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Henry "Hank" Backer
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Henry "Hank" Backer

May 3, 1930 - May 24, 2017

Henry “Hank” Backer, 87 of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday May 24th at his home. He was born May 3, 1930 in Ferdinand to Dr. Henry G. & Frances (McLaughlin) Backer. Hank earned a Master’s Degree at Indiana State University and was a retired math teacher at Cannelton High School. He was a Korean War Army Veteran serving in the 116th Combat Engineering Branch. He was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand. He was a member of Ferdinand American Legion Post 124 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Hank enjoyed reading, hunting, playing cards, and playing tennis. He was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Hasenour and four brothers, Dave, Pat, John & Larry Backer. Survivors include three sisters, Sr. Phyllis Backer, MMS of Philadelphia, PA. Mary Jo Uebelhor of Jasper, and Margaret “Margie” Backer of Ferdinand; two sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Backer of Jasper and Selma Backer of St. Meinrad; three brothers, Dr. George “Pete” ( Dr. Barbara) Backer of LaPorte, In., Dr. Thomas (Pamela) Backer of Erlanger, Ky. and Dr. Joseph (Lucia) Backer of McLean, Va. Also surviving are nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday May 30th in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church, burial to follow in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be provided by Ferdinand Legion Post 124. Friends may call after 8:00 AM Tuesday at the church. Becher Funeral Home, Ferdinand is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.becherfuneralhome.com.

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Henry “Hank” Backer, 87 of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday May 24th at his home. He was born May 3, 1930 in Ferdinand to Dr. Henry G. & Frances (McLaughlin) Backer. Hank earned a Master’s Degree at Indiana State University... View Obituary & Service Information

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