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BECKNELL Anniversary
BECKNELLS CELEBRATE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Raleigh and Anne Becknell of Western Hills celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their marriage which took place on June 27, 1953.
The couple resided in Price Hill until 1968 when they moved to the home they built in Western Hills.
Mr. Becknell is an accomplished engineer who retired as President of Mach III Clutch, Inc., a company which he founded in the 1960's which remains in business today.
Mrs. Becknell worked for The Gradison Company before becoming a homemaker and raising their two sons, Michael and Thomas Becknell.
The Becknells have six grandchildren, Lesli Nieberding, David, Derek and Steven Becknell, Heidi Wolf, Patrick, Jennifer and Kenny Becknell.
They are also the great-grandparents of Audrey Wolf and Parker Becknell.
(Obituary of Ann Becknell: "BECKNELL, Anne F. (Nee: Heileman) beloved wife of the late Raleigh Becknell. Loving mother of Tom (Debbie) and the late Mike (Valerie) Becknell. Dear sister of Harry Heileman. Cherished friend and sister-in-law of Jeanette Heileman. Devoted grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of four. Will be greatly missed by numerous other family and friends. September 27, 2008. Age 91 years. Visitation will be Wed. Oct. 1st from 10:30 A.M. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 Noon at St. Simon Church. If so desired memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Building Fund, Anderson Ferry & Foley Road, 45238. Radel Funeral Home, 451-8800 serving the family.")
(Obituary of Ralph Becknell: "BECKNELL, Raleigh beloved husband of Anne (Nee: Heileman) Becknell. Loving father of Tom (Debbie) and the late Mike (Valerie) Becknell. Devoted grandfather of eight. Great-grandfather of 4. Will be greatly missed by numerous family and friends. June 09, 2008. Age 88 years. Visitation will be Wed. June 11th from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M. at Radel Funeral Home, 650 Neeb Rd, 451-8800. If so desired, donations may be made to charity of your choice.")
