Background
Becker, Rex Louis was born on May 20, 1913 in St. Louis. Son of Louis Herman and Elsie (Schroeder) Becker.
Becker, Rex Louis was born on May 20, 1913 in St. Louis. Son of Louis Herman and Elsie (Schroeder) Becker.
Bachelor of Architecture, Washington University, St. Louis, 1934; Master in Architecture, Washington University, St. Louis, 1935.
With architectural firm, Johnson & Maack, St. Louis, 1935-1942; partner, Froese, Maack & Becker, St. Louis, 1946-1973; president, Becker & Flowers, St. Louis, 1973-1981. Consultant, member architects committee Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 1980-1996, chairman 1986-1987.
President Council Lutheran Churches Greater St. Louis, 1960-1961. Served with C.E. United States Army, 1942-1945. Fellow American Institute of Architects (president St. Louis 1956, regional director 1966-1969, treasurer 1969-1971, Gold Medal award St. Louis chapter 1998), Missouri Association Registered Architects (president 1955), Guild Religious Architecture, Scarab.
Clubs: Missouri Athletic (St. Louis) (governor 1973-1976, treasurer 1975-1976), Engineers (St. Louis).
Married Ada Sylva Schmidt, November 20, 1937. Children: Susan (Mistress Robert L. Barley), Kathryn (Mistress Russell Kisling), Rex Louis, Roger G.