Background
Becker, George Raymond was born on February 12, 1931 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of William Nicholas and Florine Anna (Martin) Becker.
construction and real estate development executive
Becker, George Raymond was born on February 12, 1931 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of William Nicholas and Florine Anna (Martin) Becker.
President Becker Brothers, Inc., Peoria, since 1949. President G. R. Becker Lumber Company, since 1954, Lexington House Corporation, Peoria, since 1970. Chairman board Community Banks Greater Peoria, since 1978.
Partner Continental Development Company, Peoria, since 1981, Community Plaza Ptnrship., Peoria, since 1981. President Community Finance Services, since 1982. Chairman board Northwest Community Bank, since 1983.
Partner Continental Investment Company, since 1975.
Board directors Easter Seals, Peoria, since 1980. Trustee Eureka College, Illinois, since 1982, chairman board trustees, 1986. Bradley University; member Peoria County Sheriff's Merit Committee, since 1982.
Active Peoria Economic Development Association, State of Illinois Capital Development Board, Springfield, Peoria Republican Center Committee, Peoria Association for Retarded Citizens, Center Illinois Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Heart of Illinois Diabetes Association, Illinois Ambassadors, Community Workshop and Training Center, Inc., Big Brothers and Big Sisters, other civic organizations.
Married Donna Joan Butsch, February 1950 (divorced November 1982). Children– Ronald, Cindy, Nancy, Diane, Robert, George Raymond, Lisa, Julie.