Betty Becker

Betty May Becker was born to Louise Bauch on August 15, 1931, in Springfield, MN. She graduated from Springfield High School then later married Leon 'Spud' Leopold. The couple had two children then later divorced. Betty was united in marriage to Roland Becker on July 27, 1960, in Storm Lake, IA and they had 7 children together. Betty and Roland lived in Springfield where Roland operated the TV shop and Betty helped in that business. She later worked at Control Data in Redwood Falls until retirement. After Roland's death, Betty moved to Sleepy Eye for several years before moving to St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield in 2009. She enjoyed bowling in her younger years, gardening, and visiting, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. Betty Becker died January 5, 2013, at the age of 81 years. She is survived by children- Bradford (Alba) Leopold of Colorado Springs, CO, Julie (James) Bauer of Sanborn, Mitch (Cindy) Becker of Rosemount, Mike Becker of New Ulm, Jane Domeier and special friend Kenny Eggestein of Belleville, WI, Marty Becker and fiance Kris Wersal of Springfield, Merrick (Chris) Becker of Shakopee, and Joni (James) Deibele of Springfield; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers- Lamonte (Donna) Henrichs of Sleepy Eye, and Steven Henrichs of Fairfax; sister Sylvia (Sam) Sherman of Franklin; sister-in-law Sharon Henrichs of Sleepy Eye; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother; husband Roland in 2001; son Matthew in 1980; brothers- Billy, Jerry, Jerome, and Jim; and sister Wanda. Visitation 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Friday, January 11, 2013 St. John Lutheran Home Chapel 201 S. County Road 5 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 1:00 pm Friday, January 11, 2013 St. John Lutheran Home Chapel 201 S. County Road 5 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Springfield N. Co. Rd. 5 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087