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Amy Elnora Mentzer Becker

Birth	:	7 Feb 1913 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Jul 2018 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9681015, -96.3143997
Description	:	Amy Becker, 105 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Park Place Estates in Le Mars. Amy will be remembered for the grace and dignity that she exemplified throughout her long life. Amy was kindhearted, gentle with a spunky vivacious soul. Amy aged just as gracefully as she lived and as she died surrounded by family. She was proud of the 105 years that she had been given on this earth. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2018 at Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Burial will... Read More	Amy Becker, 105 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Park Place Estates in Le Mars. Amy will be remembered for the grace and dignity that she exemplified throughout her long life. Amy was kindhearted, gentle with a spunky vivacious soul. Amy aged just as gracefully as she lived and as she died surrounded by family. She was proud of the 105 years that she had been given on this earth. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2018 at Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Ireton, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 2018 with a Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m., all at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Amy was born February 7, 1913 to David and Clara Mentzer at home in Akron IA. At age 5, her parents moved to PA where she received most of her education. Before her senior year she returned to northwest Iowa and graduated from Hawarden High School. Amy married Ronald Becker in August 1937. To this union four children were born. Out of high school she got her teaching certificate and taught in several rural schools. At that time school teachers could not be married. It was during this time that she met Ronald Becker who was director of the rural school where she was teaching. After marrying Ronald, he encouraged her to go back to school. Along with her many farming responsibilities and raising her children, Amy returned to night school and summer school graduating from Westmar University with an elementary education degree. She taught at West Sioux Community School for 19 years. At West Sioux she taught kindergarten, home economics, and special education reading classes. Amy’s students best remember their teacher not only for her teaching ability but her beautiful dresses and high heels that matched. She would remove her high heels when she took the children out for recess. Only once did she forget to put her heels back on after recess was over. Oh how her students loved her as did their parents. Amy retired from teaching in 1978. Ronald farmed and raised livestock. Amy was right beside him cooking huge meals for the farm hands, helping with farm chores, planning special activities for her granddaughters when they visited, playing cards with friends and family. She was the ultimate hostess loving to cook and have family and friends in her home. She could cook for 5 or 20 without thinking twice. Her door was always open. Ronald passed away in 1985. Amy remained on the farm in Ireton until moving to Le Mars in 1993. Amy loved traveling to many different places with her son, Dan. They went on a cruise to Alaska and celebrated many of her birthdays together in Las Vegas much to Amy’s delight. Amy’s love for her three granddaughters was infinite. Life would stop for them. She attended their bachelorette parties for them before their weddings. Her granddaughters adored her and cherished the attention Amy bestowed on them together and individually. And without a doubt Kim, Anita, and Ann would tell you they had the “best dressed” grandmother ever. Amy’s joy multiplied with the birth of her 12 great grandchildren which included 9 boys and 3 girls. When she moved to town she played cards with friends every night and traveled to the casino during the day whenever she could. When she could no longer see to drive she still managed to find a ride to the casino where she attended many "investment seminars!" Coming home she would tell staff at Park Place if the machines were “tight” or if she had “a good day.” Amy was a story teller, but her grandchildren would tell you she was even a better listener. Her stories were interesting and detailed bringing many a merry laugh. Amy rarely told the same story twice the same way. She loved being the center of attention and truthfully Amy earned that spot honorably. She moved to Park Place Estates Assisted Living in October 2009. Staff and residents truly loved caring for her and visiting with her because of her optimistic outlook on life. She loved her chair and afghan by the fireplace. It was at Park Place that staff found that she was a poet among her many other talents. Amy is survived by her daughter, Judy (Joe) Keffeler of Madison, SD; son, Dan (Sherryl) Becker of Orlando, FL; granddaughters: Kim (Mark) Stukel of Leawood, KS, Anita (Paul) Thomas of Brookings, SD, and Ann (Cal) Stukel of Sioux Falls, SD; 12 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Amy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Becker (1985); son, David (1976); an infant daughter; six brothers; and three sisters. [Courtesy: Rexwinkel Funeral Home; Le Mars, IA]

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Where is Amy Elnora Mentzer Becker's memorial?
Amy Elnora Mentzer Becker's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Ireton, Sioux County, USA.
When did Amy Elnora Mentzer Becker death?
Amy Elnora Mentzer Becker death on 4 Jul 2018 in Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Amy Elnora Mentzer Becker's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9681015
Longitude: -96.3143997

Family Members:

Parent

David Ernest Mentzer

(1878 - 1962)

Clara Eleanora Erford Mentzer

(1879 - 1960)

Spouse

Ronald Henry Becker

(1916 - 1985)

Siblings

Fred O. Mentzer

(1899 - 1995)

Oscar Erford Mentzer

(1901 - 1989)

Ira David Mentzer

(1903 - 1988)

Ida Mae Mentzer Nicholson

(1909 - 2001)

Arnold Lee Mentzer

(1920 - 1973)

Children

Infant Girl Becker

(1938 - 1938)

David L. Becker

(1940 - 1976)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

2. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

3. Union Hill German Baptist Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9169006, -96.3324966

4. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021

5. Highland Cemetery
Highland Park, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971

6. Saint Marys Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

7. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Struble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

8. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8514600, -96.2902600

9. Grace Hill Cemetery
Hawarden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0052986, -96.4708023

10. Sherman Township Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9667015, -96.1444016

11. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0989494, -96.2924118

12. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

13. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

14. Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

15. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

16. Saint Peter Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8081017, -96.2767029

17. Resthaven Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

18. Carmel Reformed Church Cemetery
Carmel, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

19. Seney Cemetery
Seney, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8586655, -96.1265106

20. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0261002, -96.5453033

21. West Lawn Cemetery
Orange City, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

22. Old Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9455986, -96.5868988

23. Mount Hope Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.5667038

24. Eden Cemetery
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1343994, -96.4692001