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Worlds Apart brings together the worlds and work of Robert (Bob) Tubbesing, Andy Tubbesing, and Luanne Bole-Becker three artists who are both family and friends. These lifelong Clevelanders create and reflect some of the fondest memories of the city.
By Ray Davis
Bob Becker (photo courtesy of Luanne Bole-Becker)
CLEVELAND - Robert Roy Becker known to his friends, family, and fans simply as “Bob Becker” passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021, at Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls, after a 9 1/2 year journey with Alzheimer’s. He was 67.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents William F. and Maxine Becker, and his brother William E. Becker.
Bob is survived by his wife Luanne Bole-Becker, children Christopher Becker and Bryan Becker (wife Erin Kane), grandchild Lillian Maxine Becker, sister Judith Smith (husband Earl), sister-in-law Fiona Becker, brothers-in-law Lawrence Bole (wife Anita Vento) and Leonard Bole (wife Jeanne), along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, close friends, and compassionate caregivers.