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Kathleen Becker, 73, of New Auburn

Kathleen Elaine (Olson) Becker, 73, of New Auburn, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Glencoe Regional Health Services in Glencoe.
Memorial services were held Friday, Nov. 25, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Auburn with the Rev. Bradley Danielson officiating. Lisa Petersen was the organist. Congregational hymns were “Amazing Grace,” “Abide With Me” and “In the Garden.”
Honorary urn bearers were Mrs. Becker’s grandchildren — Mike Becker, Craig Becker, Devon Becker, Derek Becker, Eric Dahlke, Blake Dahlke, Morgan Dahlke, Alexis Brinkman, Megan Brinkman, Connor Brinkman and Anthony Petree.
Interment was in the High Island Cemetery in New Auburn.
Kathleen Elaine (Olson) Becker was born Sept. 9, 1943, in Gaylord, the daughter of Roy and Lucille (Hopkins) Olson. She was baptized a week after her birth and was later confirmed in her Catholic faith, both at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Gaylord. She received her education in Gaylord, graduating from Gaylord High School.
On May 25, 1963, she was united in marriage to Roger Becker by the justice of the peace. The couple made their home in New Auburn, and their marriage was blessed with five children, Wendy, Tim, Cindy, Kari and Ryan. The couple shared over 53 year of marriage.
In addition to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker, Mrs. Becker worked at 3M in Hutchinson for over 30 years and at Fingerhut in Gaylord. She also owned Becker’s Bar for three years. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Auburn. She also was a member of the New Auburn Lions Club for three years.
Mrs. Becker enjoyed her bowling league, playing softball, gardening, fishing, camping, watching movies and Minnesota Vikings games, and going to casinos and Las Vegas. She cherished the time spent with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Roger Becker of New Auburn; children, Wendy Becker (special friend Linda) of Sweden, Tim Becker of New Auburn, Cindy (Dean) Dahlke of Glencoe, Kari  Brinkman of New Auburn and Ryan Becker (special friend Amber) of Glencoe; grandchildren, Mike Becker, Craig Becker, Devon Becker, Derek Becker, Eric Dahlke, Blake Dahlke, Morgan Dahlke, Alexis Brinkman, Megan Brinkman, Connor Brinkman and Anthony Petree; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Dick “Richard” Olson, Marilyn Olson, Diane (Wally) Troje, Jan Barjesteh and Dennis (Irene) Olson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lucille Olson; siblings Robert Olson (and wife Colleen), Lyle Olson (and wife Eileen), Patricia Nelson and Steven Olson.
Arrangements were with the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe. Online obituaries and guest book are available at www.hantge.
com.