Max J. Becker, 63, of Brookston, died at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at his residence. He was born November 3, 1947 in Lafayette to the late Edward R. and Lelia M. Costello Becker. He was a 1968 graduate of Twin Lakes High School in Monticello. His marriage was to Careen S. Lotich on March 22, 1969 in New Albany. She survives. Max worked many years at Becker Auto Sales and Union Wrecking on Canal Road in Lafayette. He worked at the Tippecanoe County Highway Department for over twenty years as a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, gun and archery hunting and target shooting. He enjoyed attending athletic sports events for his children and grandchildren. Surviving with his wife is a son, Travis J. "TJ" Becker of Brookston, a daughter, Dena L. Becker of West Lafayette, and a brother, Edward L. Becker. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Funeral services will be held there at 11:00 a.m. September 16, 2011. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Elizabeth Hospice or the United Cancer Fund of America. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.