Lorane E. Becker passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 10, 2026 in Kennewick, his home for over 56 years. Lorane Becker was born to Henry F. Becker and Pauline Linger Becker, German Russian immigrants, on December 27, 1930 in Yakima WA. The family moved to Ritzville shortly after that. Lorane played football for the RHS Broncos and graduated with the Class of 1949. He met Lorraine Iltz of Odessa in 1950 and they were married January 7, 1951. They spent 65 years together until her passing in 2016. Lorane began his 42-year career with Safeway at age 14, eventually working his way up to Store Manager in Ritzville, Walla Walla, and each of the Tri-Cities. In retirement, he enjoyed wood-working crafts and helping others with all kinds of home improvement projects. Lorane is survived by: his daughters, Lynnell Everett (Yantzee) of Kennewick and Laurice May (Rick) of Spokane; grandchildren

Nicole Rogers of Phoenix AZ, Andrea Rogers (Nick Rodriguez, children Averie and Hagen) of Kennewick, and Erick May of Spokane; sister Ruth Becker Gust of Ritzville, brother Delmar (Liz) of Spokane; sisters-in-law Dorothy Iltz Frederick, Janice Iltz, and Jean Iltz; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lorane had a special relationship with nephew Randy Gust of Ritzville, and helped him with wheat harvest many years during his retirement. Preceding Lorane in death were his wife Lorraine, his parents, brother Alvin, and sisters Erma Becker Johnston and Julia Becker Maier. Lorane was a life-long Lutheran and a member of First Lutheran Church of

Kennewick. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church of Kennnewick,

418 N Yelm St Kennewick WA 99336 or Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, 1480 Fowler St Richland WA 99352. We would like to thank the staff at Windsong for their wonderful care of our dad as he lived out his final years. Visitation will be Friday February 20, 2026 at Danekas Funeral Home in Ritzville from 12 Noon to 5:00 PM. Graveside services will be held 11 AM February 21st at Ritzville Lutheran Cemetery, with a Celebration of Life following at Emanuel Lutheran Church 206 S Division St Ritzville WA.