Miles R Becvar Sr. Obituary (1930

Miles R. Becvar, Sr. 84, of New Buffalo passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Michigan City, IN. Miles was born on December 19, 1930 to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Becvar in Cicero, IL. He married VaLaura Brown who preceded him in death. Miles worked for Union Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 out of Gary, IN, he was a 60 year member. He was a 40 year volunteer on the New Buffalo Fire Department. Miles was a Free Mason and a Shriner at Orak Temple in Michigan City, IN where he was a member in the oriental band. He was very active in the start of Four Winds Casino. Miles was a sergeant of arms with the New Buffalo American Legion Post 169. He served his country honorable in the United States Army during the Korean War. He is survived by son, Miles "Bob" Becvar of New Buffalo; two daughters, Beth (Butch) Funkhouser of Galien and Tammy (Marty) Vouri of Michigan City, Ind; grandchildren, Robbie (Stephanie) Becvar, Kenny (Jodie) Funkhouser, Kari (Matt) Sebasty, Scott (Pam) Vouri, and Heidi (Derek) Vouri-Richard; great grandchildren, Alex, Mary, Kegan, Kaleb, William Becvar and Madelyn Funkhouser and sister-in-laws Rose Becvar, Teda Kurina and Ruby Reitz. Miles was preceded in death by his wife, VaLaura Becvar; parents, Thomas and Elisabeth Becvar, daughter, Mary Becvar; daughter-in-law, Kay Becvar; sister, Mary Becvar and brothers, Tom and George Becvar Memorial services will be held at 3 pm EST on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the New Buffalo American Legion. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com