Maurice Becker

Maurice B. Becker, 79 year old resident of Pierz, MN, passed away September 29, 2009 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, (Oct. 2) at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz, MN with Father Gerald Dalseth officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in Pierz, MN. Friends may call from 4-8:30 P.M. on Thursday, (Oct.1) at the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, MN and from 9-10 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home. Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 5:00 P.M on Thursday, American Legion will pray at 6:00 P.M., and Parish Prayers will be prayed 7:00 P.M. Funeral arrangements are with the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, MN. Maurice B. Becker was born on June 8th, 1930 in Morrison County to the late Frank and Rose (Virnig) Becker. He attended and graduated from Little Falls Community High School. Maurice was united in marriage to Theresia Tretter on September 20th, 1955 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Lastrup, Minnesota. Maurice was a member of the Pierz American Legion Post #341 for more than 50 years. He served on the Lastrup Creamery Board and served our country honorably during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church n Pierz, MN for the last 15 years and St. John’s Catholic Church in Lastrup for 40 years. Maurice farmed with his beloved wife for over 40 years in Granite Township. He enjoyed bird watching, playing cards, building grandfather clocks, and deer hunting. He was an avid bowler and loved watching the Minnesota Twins. Maurice especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grand children. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by many friends and family. Maurice is survived by his wife, Theresia Becker of Pierz, MN; children, Jeff (Bonnie) Becker of Little Falls, MN, Gary (Luann) Becker of Little Falls, MN, Valerie (Marvin) Thomas of Pierz, MN, Rodney (Colleen) Becker of St. Paul, MN, Marilyn (Alvin) Boser of Pierz, MN, Karen (Terry) Froelich of Pierz, MN, Maureen (Joe) Heisick of Pillager, MN, & Brian (Kelly) Becker of Pierz, MN; brothers, Oliver Becker and Francis Becker, sisters, Doris Hoffman and Florence Otremba, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maurice is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Rose Becker; twin brother, Norbert Becker; and granddaughter, Angela Becker.

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Maurice Becker

June 8, 1930 - September 29, 2009