August 8, 1965 – Monday, June 29, 2015
Service Information
Catholic Church of St. Michael
Thursday, July 2, 2015
11:00 A.M.
Visitation Information
Catholic Church of St. Michael
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
4-8 PM, prayer service 7 PM
David Michael Becker was born on August 8, 1965 to Leander and Eleanor (Daleiden) Becker in Monticello, Minnesota. He passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2015, at the age of 49, surrounded by his loving family.
On July 7, 1984 David Michael Becker and Lynell Ann Engstrom were united in holy marriage at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in Albertville, Minnesota. The two were blessed with six children.
David was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed working for Cargill in Elk River for many years, time spent at the family cabin in Hibbing, Minnesota, watching his children wrestle, and spending time with his grandchildren who were the light of his life. David was a true farmer at heart.
Preceded in death by his father, Leander Becker; brother, Richard “Dick” Becker; parents-in-law, Robert “Bob” and Elaine Engstrom; brothers-in-law, Bruce Lubke and Roy Engstrom.
Survived by his mother, Eleanor Becker; wife of 31 years, Lynell Becker; children, Mathew (Ann) Becker, Joshua (Maeghan) Becker; Alex (Megan) Becker; Jenna Becker (fiancé Cody Athmann), Cole Becker, Evan Becker; grandchildren, Levi, Mason, Grace, Korah, Avery, Oliver, and another on the way; siblings, MaryKay Lubke, Anna (Mike) Vollbrecht, Doug (Connie) Becker, Susan (Robert) Milless, Elizabeth (Brian) Lambert, Donna (Paul) Barthel; and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Keith Vollbrecht, Jason Becker, Tony Bartholomew, Adam Engstrom, Nick Barthel, Roger Wacker.
Visitation Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 4 to 8 pm with prayer service at 7 PM at church.
Further visitation one hour prior to mass at 11:00 AM at the Catholic Church of St. Michael in St. Michael, Minnesota with Father Peter Richards as celebrant.
Interment at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Michael, Minnesota.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Chad Smith Ride for Life.
Such a good soul was taken way to soon. I am glad I had the chance to work with David at Cargill. Lynell and family, I wish you comfort in knowing David is still watching over all of you.
Sonja Quirin
Lynell and family;
My heartfelt deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tami Berg
Rodacelle and I are very sorry for your loss. We know that he was very special to all of you. May God rest his soul in His Eternal Peace with Him and all the Saints now and forever, amen.
Lynell and family…..although you didn’t really get to know me, I did have the pleasure of knowing David as part of the Cargill team in Elk River. My retirement in 1999 took me away from all the “farm activity” but even having known David for just awhile did give me the opportunity to know a caring person. At his young age we know he left us all too soon but I’m sure God has a very special place for him and he and God are now looking down on you and your family and will continue to keep all of you in his care. You have my sympathy. Take care and God Bless!