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In Loving Memory of Richard F. Becker Sr.

Richard F. Becker Sr., passed away October 2, 2015 at the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home in Walsenburg, CO. He was 94.

Richard was born in Kimmswick, Missouri, the son of Mary Naes and Leonard Becker. He was the eldest of 5 children and out lived them all.
 
He proudly served his country in the United States Naval Air Corp during WWII. On October 26, 1946 Richard married Minerva B. Oberle, in Festus, Missouri. 
 
Becker-pic-3019el1saso0kukonttpmoHe operated a feed and grain store until his retirement. Richard was very active in service organizations especially the Knights of Columbus where he was member for 70 years. He and wife Minerva moved to Trinidad, Colorado in 2006, to be close to their son Father Richard Becker.
 
He is the husband of  Minerva Becker, Walsenburg, CO. father of  Father Richard Becker of Trinidad, CO., Marcia Woolgar, Phoenix, AZ.. Andy Woolgar, Menasha WI, the late Larry Becker, and the late Debbie Egler .
 
He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, several great grandchildren with 2 more on the way!
Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 12, 2015 at 1PM  Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Interment with Rite of Committal will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.
 
Honorary and active pallbearers are members of the Knights of Columbus Council  1072.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
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