Lena A. Becker

Lena A. Becker 87, Athens, died peacefully Monday, August 1, 2005 at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born June 10, 1918 in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Becker) Adams. On July 3, 1937, she married Henry F. Becker at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1983. . Lena and her husband farmed in the town of Halsey until retiring in 1973. She enjoyed baking and word search puzzles, but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include three daughters, Judy (James) Rodman Ulrick, Athens, Jeani (Wayne) Brown, Indianapolis, Ind. & Jane (Daniel) Schaefer, Athens; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; eight sisters, Hilda Schultz, Marshfield, Viola Sellung, Ashland, Mildred Tadysch, Chicago, Margaret (Sylvester) Holbach, Aniwa, Germaine Dietsch, Green Bay, Mae (Les) Wetmore, Wisconsin Rapids, Delores (Mike) Denzine, Wausau & Alvina "Dolly" Whiteside, Ottawa, Canada. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Lyle Becker; one great granddaughter; two brothers. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2005 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. Rev. Donn Radde will officiate. Burial will be in the Athens Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens and again from 10:00 a.m. Friday until the time of services at the church. There will be an 8:15 p.m. prayer service Thursday evening at the Athens funeral home. Lena's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the volunteers and staff at the Hospice House for the loving care given to her during her stay. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com