Gerald "Jerry" Becraft

Not so many moons ago beside a quite lake in the northland of the Illini the stars looked down upon a council fire which disclosed a scene that was both solemn and impressive. The whole village had assembled to pay honor to their Scout Master.

Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Becraft, 78, of Roseville, IL passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. He was born September 4, 1938 in Macomb IL...the son of Kenneth (Joe) and Hester (Fidler) Becraft. He married Carol Ann Babcock on September 7, 1958 and was happily married for the last 59 years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children David Wayne (Jodi) Becraft of Baraboo, WI, Kenneth Edward (Cindy Perkins) Becraft of Knoxville, IL, Steven Michael (Jeanne) Becraft of Oilville, VA and Richard Allen (Jauna) Becraft of Baraboo, WI; grandchildren Amanda (Strashe) Petrov, Ashley Becraft, Joe Becraft, Nathan (Mallory) Becraft, Mitchell Becraft, Mary Becraft, Anne Becraft, Sarah Becraft, Grace Becraft, Kaleb (Jamie) Becraft, Amber (Patrick) Flint, Matthew Becraft; great grandchildren Camille Flint, Meredith Flint and Benjamin Becraft. Two sisters Jolece Sprout and Nancy Becraft of Roseville ,IL He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter in-law (Ellen Becraft), great grandson Macen Petrov.

Jerry served in the Illinois National Guard from 1956-1969, where he earned the rank of Captain. He had a career managing lumber yards for the Alexander Family in both Roseville, IL and Baraboo, WI. He was an active member of the United Method Church with a passion for mission trips. Jerry loved retirement, eating seafood on the Fort Myers coast, driving his big red tractor for Killey Farms and traveling the world with family and friends. His biggest joy and interest beyond his family was Roseville Boy Scout Troop 336 where he served and supported the youth of Roseville for over 45 years.

Funeral service will be Monday April 24, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Roseville United Methodist Church Roseville, IL. Visitation will be Sunday evening April 23, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Wise Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery Roseville, IL. Memorials may be made to the Roseville United Methodist Church, and/or Boy Scout Troop 336. Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamily-hooverhall.com. Wise Family Funeral Homes Roseville, IL are in charge of the arrangements

Sunday April 23, 2017 ~ 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Wise Family Funeral Home Roseville, IL

Monday April 24, 2017 ~ 10:30 a.m.

United Methodist Church Roseville, IL