Kathleen Elaine Becker

Obituary

Kathleen Elaine (Olson) Becker was born on September 9, 1943, in Gaylord, Minnesota.  She was the daughter of Roy and Lucille (Hopkins) Olson.  Kathleen was baptized a week after her birth and later was confirmed in her catholic faith both at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Gaylord, Minnesota.  Kathleen received her education in Gaylord, Minnesota, graduating from Gaylord High School.

On May 25, 1963, Kathleen was united in marriage to Roger Becker by the justice of the peace.  Kathleen and Roger made their home in New Auburn, Minnesota.  Their marriage was blessed with five children, Wendy, Tim, Cindy, Kari and Ryan.  Kathleen and Roger shared over 53 years of marriage. 

In addition to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker, Kathleen worked at 3M in Hutchinson for over 30 years and Fingerhut in Gaylord, Minnesota.  She also owned Becker’s Bar for three years.   Kathleen was a member at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Auburn.  She was also a member of the New Auburn Lions for three years. 

Kathleen enjoyed her bowling league, playing softball, gardening, fishing, camping, watching movies and Minnesota Vikings games, going to casinos and Las Vegas.  She cherished the time spent with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. 

Kathleen passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Glencoe Regional Health Services in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 20 days.  Blessed be her memory.

Kathleen is survived by her:
Husband, Roger Becker of New Auburn, MN;
Children, Wendy Becker and her special friend, Linda, of Sweden,
Tim Becker of New Auburn, MN,
Cindy Dahlke and her husband, Dean, of Glencoe, MN,
Kari Brinkman of New Auburn, MN,
Ryan Becker and his special friend, Amber, of Glencoe, MN;
Grandchildren, Mike Becker, Craig Becker, Devon Becker, Derek Becker, Eric Dahlke, Blake Dahlke, Morgan Dahlke, Alexis Brinkman, Megan Brinkman, Connor Brinkman, Anthony Petree;
4 Great Grandchildren;
Siblings, Dick “Richard” Olson,
Marilyn Olson,
Diane Troje and her husband, Wally,
Jan Barjesteh,
Dennis Olson and his wife, Irene;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her Parents, Roy and Lucille Olson; Siblings, Robert Olson and his wife, Colleen, Lyle Olson and his wife, Eileen, Patricia Nelson, Steven Olson.