Robert Otto Becker, MD, a world-renown orthopedic surgeon and research scientist, passed away on May 14, 2008, due to complications from pneumonia. Born May 31, 1923, in River Edge, NJ, his parents were Elizabeth Blanck and the Rev. Otto Julius Becker. Dr. Becker was a veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1942 to 1946 during the Second World War and from 1951 to 1953 in the medical corps. He received a BA from Gettysburg College in 1946 and his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in 1948. He interned at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and did his residency at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire. On September 14, 1946, Dr. Becker married Lillian Janet Moller at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in New Canaan, Connecticut. The couple resided in New York City and later on Long Island in Valley Stream prior to moving to the greater Syracuse, New York area in the late 1950s. There he spent much of his professional career, as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Veterans Administration Hospital, and full professor at Upstate Medical Center; he was also a visiting professor at the LSU School of Medicine. The author of several books for both lay and professional audiences, including Cross Currents and The Body Electric, and twice nominated for the Nobel Prize, his pioneering work in tissue regeneration lay the foundation for the field of bioelectromagnetics. He also initiated the first official hearings on the potential health effects from high voltage transmission lines before the NYS Public Service Commission; interviews with Dr. Becker discussing this or related topics appeared on the Canadian Broadcasting System, the BBC, and CBS' 60 Minutes, among others. With an independent spirit and great love for the outdoors, upon retirement in 1981 he moved his family to their property in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains outside Lowville, NY, where he continued his research and advised citizens' groups concerned about exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields in their communities. Known for the bedside manner that inspired such confidence in his patients, Dr. Becker's outside interests were diverse, from photography to astronomy, from fine art to fly fishing, and he pursued them all with the same passion he brought to his work. A graveside service was held at Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan, CT for immediate family on Monday, May 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; his daughter, Lisa J., of Lowville New York; and sons, Michael P., of Denver Colorado and Adam J. and wife Tomoyo of Westport CT; and two grandchildren, Ashley L. of Montreal Quebec, Canada and Alan C. of Westport CT. In lieu of flowers memorial donations should be directed to the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/29/2008.
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Dr. Robert Otto Becker, 84, died May 14 of complications from pneumonia at Lewis County General Hospital.
Mr. Becker spent most of his career as chief of orthopedic surgery at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Syracuse, full professor at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, and visiting professor at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. He wrote several books for lay and professional audiences, including "Cross Currents and the Body Electric." He retired in 1981. Born May 31, 1923, in River Edge, N.J., son of Elizabeth Blanck and the Rev. Otto Julius Becker, he received a bachelor's degree in 1946 from Gettysburg (Penn.) College and his medical degree in 1948 from New York University School of Medicine, New York City. He interned at Bellevue Hospital, New York City, and completed his residency at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Hanover, N.H. He married Lillian Janet Moller on Sept. 14, 1946, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, New Canaan, Conn. The couple lived in New York City, and later Long Island in Valley Stream, prior to moving to the greater Syracuse area in the late 1950s. Mr. Becker was a veteran of the Army. He served from 1942 to 1946 during World War II, and from 1951 to 1953 in the medical corps. Mr. Becker was nominated twice for the Nobel Prize for his pioneering work in tissue regeneration, which laid the foundation for the bioelectromagnetics field. He initiated the first official hearings on potential health effects from high-voltage transmission lines before the New York State Public Service Commission. Interviews with Mr. Becker appeared on the Canadian Broadcasting System, BBC and CBS's 60 Minutes, among others. Mr. Becker enjoyed the outdoors and moved to their property in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, outside of Lowville, where he continued his research and advised citizens groups about exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields in their communities. He enjoyed photography, astronomy, fine art and fishing. Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Lisa J. Becker, Lowville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael P., Denver, Colo.; and Adam and Tomoyo, Westport, Conn.; and two grandchildren. A private graveside service was held May 19 in Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, Conn. Local arrangements are with Sundquist Funeral Home. The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to the Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy.
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Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/29/2008.
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Dr. Robert Otto Becker, 84, died May 14 of complications from pneumonia at Lewis County General Hospital.
Mr. Becker spent most of his career as chief of orthopedic surgery at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Syracuse, full professor at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, and visiting professor at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. He wrote several books for lay and professional audiences, including "Cross Currents and the Body Electric." He retired in 1981. Born May 31, 1923, in River Edge, N.J., son of Elizabeth Blanck and the Rev. Otto Julius Becker, he received a bachelor's degree in 1946 from Gettysburg (Penn.) College and his medical degree in 1948 from New York University School of Medicine, New York City. He interned at Bellevue Hospital, New York City, and completed his residency at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Hanover, N.H. He married Lillian Janet Moller on Sept. 14, 1946, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, New Canaan, Conn. The couple lived in New York City, and later Long Island in Valley Stream, prior to moving to the greater Syracuse area in the late 1950s. Mr. Becker was a veteran of the Army. He served from 1942 to 1946 during World War II, and from 1951 to 1953 in the medical corps. Mr. Becker was nominated twice for the Nobel Prize for his pioneering work in tissue regeneration, which laid the foundation for the bioelectromagnetics field. He initiated the first official hearings on potential health effects from high-voltage transmission lines before the New York State Public Service Commission. Interviews with Mr. Becker appeared on the Canadian Broadcasting System, BBC and CBS's 60 Minutes, among others. Mr. Becker enjoyed the outdoors and moved to their property in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, outside of Lowville, where he continued his research and advised citizens groups about exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields in their communities. He enjoyed photography, astronomy, fine art and fishing. Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Lisa J. Becker, Lowville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael P., Denver, Colo.; and Adam and Tomoyo, Westport, Conn.; and two grandchildren. A private graveside service was held May 19 in Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, Conn. Local arrangements are with Sundquist Funeral Home. The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to the Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy.
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Robert Otto Becker, MD, a world-renown orthopedic surgeon and research scientist, passed away on May 14, 2008, due to complications from pneumonia. Born May 31, 1923, in River Edge, NJ, his parents were Elizabeth Blanck and the Rev. Otto Julius Becker. Dr. Becker was a veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1942 to 1946 during the Second World War and from 1951 to 1953 in the medical corps. He received a BA from Gettysburg College in 1946 and his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in 1948. He interned at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and did his residency at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire. On September 14, 1946, Dr. Becker married Lillian Janet Moller at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in New Canaan, Connecticut. The couple resided in New York City and later on Long Island in Valley Stream prior to moving to the greater Syracuse, New York area in the late 1950s. There he spent much of his professional career, as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Veterans Administration Hospital, and full professor at Upstate Medical Center; he was also a visiting professor at the LSU School of Medicine. The author of several books for both lay and professional audiences, including Cross Currents and The Body Electric, and twice nominated for the Nobel Prize, his pioneering work in tissue regeneration lay the foundation for the field of bioelectromagnetics. He also initiated the first official hearings on the potential health effects from high voltage transmission lines before the NYS Public Service Commission; interviews with Dr. Becker discussing this or related topics appeared on the Canadian Broadcasting System, the BBC, and CBS' 60 Minutes, among others. With an independent spirit and great love for the outdoors, upon retirement in 1981 he moved his family to their property in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains outside Lowville, NY, where he continued his research and advised citizens' groups concerned about exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields in their communities. Known for the bedside manner that inspired such confidence in his patients, Dr. Becker's outside interests were diverse, from photography to astronomy, from fine art to fly fishing, and he pursued them all with the same passion he brought to his work. A graveside service was held at Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan, CT for immediate family on Monday, May 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; his daughter, Lisa J., of Lowville New York; and sons, Michael P., of Denver Colorado and Adam J. and wife Tomoyo of Westport CT; and two grandchildren, Ashley L. of Montreal Quebec, Canada and Alan C. of Westport CT. In lieu of flowers memorial donations should be directed to the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/29/2008.
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Dr. Robert Otto Becker, 84, died May 14 of complications from pneumonia at Lewis County General Hospital.
Mr. Becker spent most of his career as chief of orthopedic surgery at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Syracuse, full professor at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, and visiting professor at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. He wrote several books for lay and professional audiences, including "Cross Currents and the Body Electric." He retired in 1981. Born May 31, 1923, in River Edge, N.J., son of Elizabeth Blanck and the Rev. Otto Julius Becker, he received a bachelor's degree in 1946 from Gettysburg (Penn.) College and his medical degree in 1948 from New York University School of Medicine, New York City. He interned at Bellevue Hospital, New York City, and completed his residency at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Hanover, N.H. He married Lillian Janet Moller on Sept. 14, 1946, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, New Canaan, Conn. The couple lived in New York City, and later Long Island in Valley Stream, prior to moving to the greater Syracuse area in the late 1950s. Mr. Becker was a veteran of the Army. He served from 1942 to 1946 during World War II, and from 1951 to 1953 in the medical corps. Mr. Becker was nominated twice for the Nobel Prize for his pioneering work in tissue regeneration, which laid the foundation for the bioelectromagnetics field. He initiated the first official hearings on potential health effects from high-voltage transmission lines before the New York State Public Service Commission. Interviews with Mr. Becker appeared on the Canadian Broadcasting System, BBC and CBS's 60 Minutes, among others. Mr. Becker enjoyed the outdoors and moved to their property in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, outside of Lowville, where he continued his research and advised citizens groups about exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields in their communities. He enjoyed photography, astronomy, fine art and fishing. Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Lisa J. Becker, Lowville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael P., Denver, Colo.; and Adam and Tomoyo, Westport, Conn.; and two grandchildren. A private graveside service was held May 19 in Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, Conn. Local arrangements are with Sundquist Funeral Home. The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to the Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy.
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Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 5/29/2008.
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Dr. Robert Otto Becker, 84, died May 14 of complications from pneumonia at Lewis County General Hospital.
Mr. Becker spent most of his career as chief of orthopedic surgery at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Syracuse, full professor at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, and visiting professor at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. He wrote several books for lay and professional audiences, including "Cross Currents and the Body Electric." He retired in 1981. Born May 31, 1923, in River Edge, N.J., son of Elizabeth Blanck and the Rev. Otto Julius Becker, he received a bachelor's degree in 1946 from Gettysburg (Penn.) College and his medical degree in 1948 from New York University School of Medicine, New York City. He interned at Bellevue Hospital, New York City, and completed his residency at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Hanover, N.H. He married Lillian Janet Moller on Sept. 14, 1946, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, New Canaan, Conn. The couple lived in New York City, and later Long Island in Valley Stream, prior to moving to the greater Syracuse area in the late 1950s. Mr. Becker was a veteran of the Army. He served from 1942 to 1946 during World War II, and from 1951 to 1953 in the medical corps. Mr. Becker was nominated twice for the Nobel Prize for his pioneering work in tissue regeneration, which laid the foundation for the bioelectromagnetics field. He initiated the first official hearings on potential health effects from high-voltage transmission lines before the New York State Public Service Commission. Interviews with Mr. Becker appeared on the Canadian Broadcasting System, BBC and CBS's 60 Minutes, among others. Mr. Becker enjoyed the outdoors and moved to their property in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, outside of Lowville, where he continued his research and advised citizens groups about exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields in their communities. He enjoyed photography, astronomy, fine art and fishing. Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Lisa J. Becker, Lowville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael P., Denver, Colo.; and Adam and Tomoyo, Westport, Conn.; and two grandchildren. A private graveside service was held May 19 in Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, Conn. Local arrangements are with Sundquist Funeral Home. The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to the Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy.
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