Wayne H. Becker, 71, died November 5, 2008 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, Kansas. He was given the gift of life September 3, 1937 at Great Bend, the son of Harold L. and Lois H. (Gilbert) Becker. He married Karen Brenner July 26, 1958. She was deceased. He then married Karen Cook October 19, 1996. She died April 8, 2000. He married Karen A. Marmie Keller May 4, 2001 at Great Bend. A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Mr. Becker graduated from Great Bend High School in 1956. He was a United States Army Reserve veteran. Mr. Becker was chairman and C. E. O. of Becker Tire, Inc., and was the owner and C. E. O. of W.H.B., Inc. Mr. Becker delighted in spending as much time as possible with his family. He had a positive, enduring faith with a strong sense of Christian values. We loved him and will miss him. Mr. Becker was a member of First United Methodist Church, Great Bend; Tire Industry Association; Mid America Tire Dealers Association; Tire Retread Info Bureau; Farmers Bank and Trust board member; Central Kansas Development, Inc., past president; Great Bend Economic Development; and Great Bend Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member and supporter of Barton County 4-H, Boy Scouts of America, Barton County Historical Society, Kiowa Gun Club, and Central Kansas Off-Road Association. Survivors include his wife, Karen Keller Becker, of the home; two sons: Rock W. Becker and wife, Ivy, Great Bend, Kansas; and Ricky D. Becker and wife, Johnita, Hutchinson, Kansas; two daughters: Tammy A. Hayden and husband, Randy, Great Bend, Kansas; and Teri K. Stephenson and husband, Todd, Buhler, Kansas; three sisters: Linda Sisson, Great Bend, Kansas; Jean Radke and husband, Ron, Great Bend, Kansas; Ann Engel and husband, Al, McPherson, Kansas; two step-sons: Kevin L. Keller and wife, Lori, Great Bend, Kansas; and Jeff T. Keller and wife, Kathie, Great Bend, Kansas; one step-daughter: Kim M. Meeds and husband, Blaine, Anchorage, Alaska; and twenty-one grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2008 at First United Methodist Church, Great Bend. The Reverend Gary Brooks will officiate. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008 and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2008, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials in Mr. Becker's name have been established with First United Methodist Church or Barton County 4-H, in care of the funeral home.