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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Harold
Becker
Jun 9, 1924 — Feb 19, 2011
Obituary
Harold Becker son of the late Olga Kern Becker and Arthur Becker was born in Clayton, Wisconsin, on June 9, 1924. He departed this life at Stonecrest Healthcare in Viburnum, Missouri, on February 19, 2011, having attained the age of 86 years, eight months and 11 days.
On July 25, 1945 at St. Paul, Minnesota, Harold was united in marriage to Rita C. Reedy, she preceded him in death on August 6, 2010. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Harold was a member of the Boss Assembly of God Church. He was known as the "President of Garage Sales of America". Harold had a wonderful sense of humor, he loved animals and he was a very hard worker. He enjoyed refinishing furniture, and repairing lawn mowers and bicycles. His other hobbies included hunting and trapping. Harold and Rita were foster parents for many years, having touched the lives of many children. Harold was a wonderful father and grandfather and spending time with them was his greatest joy.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter, Sheila Marie, one son, Wayne Elvin and one sister, Rosella Bergstrand,
Harold is survived by 11 children, Sandra Becker of Black, George Becker and wife JoAnn of Black, Larry Becker and wife Cindy of New Richland, MN, Rick Becker and wife Zella of Johnson City, TN, Patty Fortner and husband Bruce of Redwing, MN, Becky Maurer and husband Rick of Black, Doris Morritz and husband Randy of Farmington, MN, Lisa Krueger and husband Jerry of St. Joe, MO, Shawn Becker and wife Sara of Bonne Terre, Fran Becker and wife Shannon of Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX, Tony Becker and wife Amy of Fort Campbell, KY, 28 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Harold will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Tuesday, 5 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO
Funeral Services: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 11 A.M. Boss Assembly of God Church
Minister: Pastor, Paul Davis
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Becker Family for Memorial Plaque
On July 25, 1945 at St. Paul, Minnesota, Harold was united in marriage to Rita C. Reedy, she preceded him in death on August 6, 2010. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Harold was a member of the Boss Assembly of God Church. He was known as the "President of Garage Sales of America". Harold had a wonderful sense of humor, he loved animals and he was a very hard worker. He enjoyed refinishing furniture, and repairing lawn mowers and bicycles. His other hobbies included hunting and trapping. Harold and Rita were foster parents for many years, having touched the lives of many children. Harold was a wonderful father and grandfather and spending time with them was his greatest joy.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter, Sheila Marie, one son, Wayne Elvin and one sister, Rosella Bergstrand,
Harold is survived by 11 children, Sandra Becker of Black, George Becker and wife JoAnn of Black, Larry Becker and wife Cindy of New Richland, MN, Rick Becker and wife Zella of Johnson City, TN, Patty Fortner and husband Bruce of Redwing, MN, Becky Maurer and husband Rick of Black, Doris Morritz and husband Randy of Farmington, MN, Lisa Krueger and husband Jerry of St. Joe, MO, Shawn Becker and wife Sara of Bonne Terre, Fran Becker and wife Shannon of Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX, Tony Becker and wife Amy of Fort Campbell, KY, 28 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Harold will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Tuesday, 5 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO
Funeral Services: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 11 A.M. Boss Assembly of God Church
Minister: Pastor, Paul Davis
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Becker Family for Memorial Plaque
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