Kenneth Becker
Kenneth Gordon Becker, 79, of Coleman, passed away, at home, with his family by his side on Feb. 20, 2017.
He was born on Jan. 24, 1938, to the late Walter and Edna (Berg) Becker. He graduated from Eleva-Strum High school in 1956 and the University of River Falls in 1960 with a Bachelor’s degree in agricultural education. After college, he joined the Wisconsin National Guard 32nd Division and served three years as a medic. He married Gail M. Jensen on March 2, 1963,. They were married for 52 years.
Ken worked for Production Credit Association in River Falls and transferred to Coleman. He joined Farmers State Bank, Coleman, in 1969 as manager and went on to serve as assistant cashier, executive vice president, and president and cashier, and served 23 years on the bank’s board of directors, until his retirement in 1996.
Ken was a member of Beaver American Lutheran Church and was active in Coleman Businessman’s Association, Lions Club, Coleman Village Board, Marinette County Draft Board, Tri County Bankers Association, WI Bankers Association, and WI Bankers Association Agricultural Bankers division for six years with terms as treasurer, vice president and chairman. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by four children, Paul (Lorrie) Becker of Coleman, Amy (Paul) Janssen of Green Bay, Cindy (Patrick) Pozza of Green Bay, Joel Becker of Coleman; six grandchildren, Mitchell (Kaitlyn) and Eric Becker, Sam and Erin Janssen, Marco and Olivia Pozza; two great-grandchildren, Xander and Elliana; three brothers, Stanley (Inez) of Eleva, Albert (Anne) of Fitchburg, David (Sonia) of Eau Claire. Ken will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Gail, and one nephew.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Unity Hospice and a special thank you to Dr. Fuchs.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Beaver American Lutheran Church, with Pastor Ken Michaelis and Pastor Christina Forsyth officiating. Ken was placed to rest at the Beaver American Lutheran Cemetery.
The family was assisted by the Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home, 235 East Main Street, Coleman. Please visit www.rhodescharapata.com to express online condolences.
