William E. "Bill" Beckerof Wall, South Dakota, died on Thursday, November 22, 2001
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William E. Becker, better known as Bill to his family and friends was born October 29, 1916 on his parents farm north of Wall, SD the son of Wilhelm (William) and Rosalie (Geigle) Becker. He grew up on the farm and received his education in the Huron rural school in that area.
Bill was united in marriage to Irene Clink on April 8, 1944 at Rapid City, SD. They made their home on the Becker farm north of Wall which they operated until retiring and moving into Wall in 1982.
He continued to reside in Wall until health reasons forced him into the Philip Nursing Home in July of 1999.
Bill was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wall and he had served on the Huron Township Board for several years.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Irene Becker of Wall; a daughter, Helen Crawford of Wall; one step-granddaughter and two step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephew .
Bill was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation was held on Sunday Nov. 25, 2001 at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and one hour before the services at the church on Monday.
Funeral service were held 10:00 a.m. Monday November 26, 2001 at the United Methodist Church in Wall with Pastor Jim Cissell officiating.
Interment was in the Wall Cemetery.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Monday, November 26, 2001 - 10:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota
CLERGY
Rev. Jim Cissell
MUSIC
Organist: Carol Hahn
Congregational Hymns
USHERS
Bernard Foster - Bill Leonard- Delbert Sebade
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Don Sawvell - Dale Sawvell
Dean Hinzman - Wade Geigle
Eugene Helms - Delmar Paulsen
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, S.D.