Pauline Becher, 90, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014, in her home.

Born in Dallas, Texas, on Feb. 27, 1924, to Fred and Lillian (Schlottman) Drees, Pauline was a 1941 graduate of Oak Cliff High School, Dallas.

She and Murlin F. Becher were joined in marriage Nov. 29, 1942, in Colorado Springs, Colo. They would share 60 joy filled years of marriage until his death on Dec. 22, 2002.

After Murlin’s years of military service, they moved to Kosciusko County, Ind., where Pauline remained for over 60 years, first in Claypool, Ind., then in Warsaw. 

Pauline was a proud mother and homemaker who loved her family with all of her heart. Throughout her long life, she enjoyed many hobbies including reading, baking, entertaining guests, sewing, golfing and traveling. 

She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Pauline is survived by three daughters: Linda F. Becher, Elgin, Canada; Kathy (Richard) Williamson, Kansas City, Mo.; and Patty (Mark) Smith, Pierceton, Ind.; five grandchildren: Shawn (Stacy) Williamson, Lori (Paul) Chase, Todd (Jeannette) Williamson, Katie (Jake) Jacquay and April Williamson (Chris Moon); six great-grandchildren: Makayla, Ana, Aftyn, Maddox, Abigail and Hunter; her sister: Cecilia Anderson, Sulphur Springs, Texas; and her faithful canine companion: Cappi.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Murlin; a grandson: Chad Williamson; a great-grandson: Jase A. Jacquay; her brother: Fred Drees Jr.; a sister: Helen Harmon; and brother-in-law: Kenneth Anderson.

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 20, in the funeral home and will be officiated by Reverend Michael Barnes, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Warsaw. Burial will follow the service at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Woodland, Ind. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, P.O. Box 1906, Warsaw, IN 46581-1906.

To sign a guest register or leave online condolences, visit the Titus Funeral Home website.