Naomi Becher

Naomi R. Becher, 84, of Decatur passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur. She was born July 12, 1938, in Adams County to Rufus and Viola (Fox) Kirchhofer. She was married Nov. 27, 1958, at United Church of Christ in Decatur to Raymond Becher, Jr.
She graduated from Monmouth High School class of 1956. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur where she served as the church secretary and was on the Zion Lutheran Church Missionary Society. She was a 4-H leader for over 20 years and served on the 4-H Extension Board and 4-H Council. She was an executive board member of the Decatur Christian Women’s Club.
She faithfully served alongside her husband on their grain and dairy farm in Adams County, operating Ray-Na Holstein Farm where they were nationally known for breeding Holstein cattle.
She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her younger years, she enjoyed reading, crocheting, tending her flower beds and baking.
She is survived by four daughters, Amy Jo (Gregory) Fumarolo of Fort Wayne; Audrey A. (Cameron) Erekson of Broomfield, Colorado; and Angela S. (David) Brite; and April L. (Jerome) Isch, both of Decatur; sister, Jean (Kent) Koons of Decatur; nine grandchildren, Shawn Hany; Erin (Derrick) Kovell; Ryan (Travis Dickmeyer) Hany; Spencer (Brittany) Erekson; Reid (Anisha) Erekson; Emily (fiance Wyatt Korporal) Brite; Noah Brite; and Anna and Aidan Isch; and four great-grandchildren, Reagan, Simon and Landon Erekson; and Beckett Kovell.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Nov. 26, 2020; and sister, Bernadine Ehrman.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 1 from 4-8 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Friday, June 2 at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur. Officiating will be Pastor Zachary Oedewaldt. Burial will be at Decatur Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Stillwater Hospice.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes in Decatur. To sign the online guest book, visit www.zwickjahn.com.