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CAPT Leon Joseph Becker

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Birth	:	13 Feb 1919 Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	28 Dec 2011 Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.2238998, -101.2866974
Inscription	:	CAPT US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AIR MEDAL W/4 OLC
Description	:	Leon Becker, 92, Des Lacs, ND, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in a Minot Hospital. Leon Joseph Becker was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Minot, ND on February 13, 1919, to Robert D. and Mary (Healy) Becker. He was raised in Des Lacs and graduated from Des Lacs High School in 1937. He attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND for three years. A member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He then transferred to the University of California at Berkeley and graduated in December of 1941 with a Bachelor of... Read More	Leon Becker, 92, Des Lacs, ND, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in a Minot Hospital. Leon Joseph Becker was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Minot, ND on February 13, 1919, to Robert D. and Mary (Healy) Becker. He was raised in Des Lacs and graduated from Des Lacs High School in 1937. He attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND for three years. A member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He then transferred to the University of California at Berkeley and graduated in December of 1941 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce. He enlisted in the Air Force in January of 1942 and became a bombardier. Leon flew 30 combat missions in the Central Pacific in a B-24 bomber. This was in the 7th Air Force. He also participated in many search missions. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. In was discharged in November of 1945 with the rank of Captain. Leon married Carol Hustad on October 1, 1947, in Minot, ND. He joined his father and two brothers in the International Harvester farm equipment business and farming at Des Lacs. He spent many hours hunting, fishing and bowling. Leon retired from the business in 1980. Leon served as the mayor of Des Lacs and was a member of the city council for 20 years. He was a life member of the Minot Elks Lodge and the American Legion. He was also a member of the NRA and the Minot Eagles Club. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Des Lacs. Carol died on January 27, 1994 and he continued to live in Des Lacs. He married Arleen Land, May 2, 1999 in Minot and they made their home in Des Lacs. When Leon married Arleen, he inherited five children and many grand and great grandchildren and they were accepted as family. Leon loved to travel and went on several cruises as well as traveled the country with both Carol and Arleen. Leon was very fortunate to have been in good health and humor up until the last few months. Leon is survived by his wife Arleen Land Becker, Des Lacs, ND; sons, Jerry (Phyllis) Becker, Bismarck, ND and Michael Becker, Bismarck, ND; daughter, Stephanie Becker (Neil Van Rossum), Shawano, Wisconsin; grandson Daniel Sauvageau, Moorhead, MN. Step-children, Mel (Joan) Land, Beaumont, TX, Barry (Nancy) Land, Fargo, ND, Kecia (Ryan) Schoenwald, Minot, ND, Tim (Terri) Land, Grand Forks, ND and Amy (Dean) Smith, Santee, California. Step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Christopher (Tami) Land and their children, Haidin and McKenna, Craig Land and his fiancée, Jami Kaufman, Benjamin Land and Sarah Land and her fiance, Tyler Van Der Velde, Kayla Hauge (Matt Estrada) and their son, Kashton, Kendra Hauge, Hannah Land, Christopher Dorscher and Justin Dorscher, Tannar, Andrew, Landen and Baylee Smith. Many nieces and nephews also survive. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol; daughter, Kathleen Sauvageau; brothers, Robert and Bruce. His funeral will be on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND. Visitation will be on Friday from noon until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND. Memorials are preferred to the donor's choice. Source: www.thompsonlarson.com

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CAPT Leon Joseph Becker's memorial is located at: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, USA.
When did CAPT Leon Joseph Becker death?
CAPT Leon Joseph Becker death on 28 Dec 2011 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the CAPT Leon Joseph Becker's memorial?
Latitude: 48.2238998
Longitude: -101.2866974

Family Members:

Parent

Robert D Becker

(1897 - 1979)

Mary Rosetta “Mayme” Healy Becker

(1893 - 1990)

Spouse

Carol Eleanor Hustad Becker

(1926 - 1994)

Siblings

Bruce Harmon Becker

(1929 - 2004)

Children

Kathleen M “Kay” Becker Sauvageau

(1955 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosehill Memorial Park
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2238998, -101.2866974

2. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2470000, -101.2964000

3. Hebrew Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2467400, -101.3119500

4. Zion Lutheran Cemetery (Defunct)
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2471500, -101.3111600

5. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2997017, -101.2977982

6. Prairie Peace Fellowship Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2419472, -101.1341858

7. Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2107760, -101.1294940

8. Grueneberg Family Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3268600, -101.3450600

9. Burlington Township Cemetery
Burlington, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2817421, -101.4292679

10. Drady Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1538048, -101.4261169

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3408051, -101.2533188

12. Saron Lutheran Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0943985, -101.3181000

13. Old German Baptist Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2979758, -101.1226340

14. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3275681, -101.1432495

15. Whitaker Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1285324, -101.1252213

16. Wolff Family Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3557300, -101.3768800

17. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3562851, -101.3823090

18. Burlington Township Cemetery
Des Lacs, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2452545, -101.5128174

19. Willis Cemetery
Sawyer, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0740000, -101.2088900

20. Larson Gravesite
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2700000, -101.5200000

21. Kittleson Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1699240, -101.0572670

22. McChesney Family Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1537190, -101.0558510

23. Rose Valley Cemetery
South Prairie, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0527000, -101.3554993

24. Township Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1847000, -101.5472031