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Francis A. “Fritz” Becker

Birth	:	2 Mar 1934 Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	11 Mar 2019 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Westview Cemetery, La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3107986, -92.1699982
Description	:	Francis A. Becker, 85, of Cedar Rapids died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday at Teahen Funeral Home by Rev. Monica Banks of New Disciples Church. Burial: Westview Cemetery, LaPorte City. Friends may visit with the family at Teahen Funeral Home Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m., and Thursday after 9 a.m. Francis was born in Gilbertville on March 2, 1934 the son of Joseph and Margaret Becker. Francis married Carol Jean Frericks on June 29, 1957 and they celebrated 59 years... Read More	Francis A. Becker, 85, of Cedar Rapids died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday at Teahen Funeral Home by Rev. Monica Banks of New Disciples Church. Burial: Westview Cemetery, LaPorte City. Friends may visit with the family at Teahen Funeral Home Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m., and Thursday after 9 a.m. Francis was born in Gilbertville on March 2, 1934 the son of Joseph and Margaret Becker. Francis married Carol Jean Frericks on June 29, 1957 and they celebrated 59 years of marriage until Carol’s passing in April 2016. Together they raised seven children. Francis especially enjoyed being a scout master for the boy’s troop and taking family fishing trips to Minnesota. In 1961 Francis opened Becker Canvas and Upholstery, the business he owned and operated until his death. Francis took great pride in the work he did for his customers, many of whom became friends over the years. In the down times of his business he also worked for the Water Construction Department for the City of Cedar Rapids. A man of many talents, Francis was an accomplished woodworker and gardener. He loved planting and growing vegetables and flowers, including the gladiolas he grew each year for Carol. Francis is survived by six of his children: Rod (Kathy) of Davenport, Mark, Brian, Chris (Jeannie), and Andrea (Doug) Duke all of Cedar Rapids; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also, his brothers Joseph Jr. (Tina) of Apple Valley, CA, and Richie (Sharon) of Waterloo. He was preceded in death by his beloved Carol, daughter Elizabeth Van Tomme, brothers Vincent, Tony and Harold, sisters Mary Evans and Polly Becker, and granddaughter Mariah Becker. Instead of flowers memorials may be directed to Food Networks No Hungry Child. Teahen Funeral Home

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Where is Francis A. “Fritz” Becker's memorial?
Francis A. “Fritz” Becker's memorial is located at: Westview Cemetery, La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA.
When did Francis A. “Fritz” Becker death?
Francis A. “Fritz” Becker death on 11 Mar 2019 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Francis A. “Fritz” Becker's memorial?
Latitude: 42.3107986
Longitude: -92.1699982

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Becker

(1901 - 1980)

Margaret Lena “Margie” Roth Becker

(1902 - 1955)

Spouse

Carol Jean Frericks Becker

(1939 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Westview Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3107986, -92.1699982

2. Sawyer Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3381004, -92.1519012

3. Engledow Cemetery
Mount Auburn, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2686996, -92.1330032

4. Anton Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3418999, -92.2399979

5. Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2536800, -92.0903000

6. Spring Creek Chapel Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3616982, -92.0783005

7. Zion Lutheran Jubilee Cemetery
Jubilee, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3843050, -92.0837440

8. Greenwalt Cemetery
Mount Auburn, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2256012, -92.1038971

9. Fairview Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2141991, -92.2007980

10. Pratt Creek Cemetery
Vinton, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2104000, -92.1307400

11. Sancta Maria Cemetery
Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4132560, -92.2060940

12. Shady Grove Cemetery
Jesup, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3805453, -92.0557342

13. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4188300, -92.2181200

14. Hill Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2542000, -92.3075027

15. Saint Marys of Mount Carmel Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3418000, -92.3280000

16. Brown Bruce Township Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2163430, -92.2799680

17. Washburn Cemetery
Washburn, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4139200, -92.2711700

18. Brandon Cemetery
Brandon, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3156300, -91.9945200

19. Jefferson Township Cemetery
Brandon, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3139000, -91.9931030

20. Beachler Cemetery
Brandon, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3045000, -91.9908000

21. Spencer Cemetery
Dysart, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2592120, -92.3353840

22. Eagle Township Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3410988, -92.3525009

23. Geneseo Cemetery
Buckingham, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2764370, -92.3523950

24. Carlisle Grove Cemetery
Garrison, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1730995, -92.1386032