William A. Becker

William A. Becker 88, Medford, formerly of Nehrbass Road, Athens, died Monday, July 24, 2006 at Memorial Health Care Center, Medford. He was born November 5, 1917 in the town of Halsey, son of the late Otto and Augusta (Krum) Becker. On April 25, 1942 he married Catherine Literski in Wausau. She preceded him in death on April 15, 1998. William and Catherine farmed in the town of Halsey for many years and he also worked as a logger and at Fromm Brothers. Among his favorite things to do were spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, as well as being an avid Packers and Brewers fan. Survivors include his two daughters, Judith Ann (Mark) Bernard, Minneapolis and Roberta "Bobbie" (Michael Matyka) Ellingson, Westboro, 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren two sisters, Dorothy (Bill) Kamm, Kansasville and Arlene Baltes, Minneapolis and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Becker, a son-in-law, Terry Ellingson, two brothers, LeRoy and Otto and three sisters, Ruth, Bernice and Isabella. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2006 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens. Burial will be in the Athens Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the Athens funeral home. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com