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BORN
1948
DIED
2025
Glen Becht Obituary
Glen Edward Becht, 76, passed away January 31, 2025. He was born in Louisville, KY to the late Bernard Becht, Sr. and Eva Hoben Becht Holloway. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by siblings, Bill Becht, Jr. (Beverly), Helen Becht Grenough (John); in-laws, John & Carmen Bland and Michael Carman.
Glen is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margie Bland Becht; children, Teresa Becht Geers (Sean), Glen Joseph Becht (Dawn), Lisa Becht (Brian Murphy) and Leslie Becht Gentry (Chris); grandchildren, Dalton & Kylie Geers and Ramona Gentry; sisters, Martha Becht Carman and Joan Bland Tate; several nieces, nephews, their families, and dear friends.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, February 16, in Louisville, KY.
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