Ervin M. Becker, 90, of Brooksville, Florida passed away Wednesday, March 25th, 2015. He was born on a small farm in Watkins, Minnesota on March 21st, 1925 to Carl and Christine Becker. Ervin was a TV repairman, factory worker, owner of the Granite Cafe & Liquor Store and then built The Blue Heron Supper Club (both located in Cold Spring, Minnesota). He also was known for his handyman workmanship, he could fix just about anything. He enjoyed fishing, his orchard, and in his “retirement years” he was a part-time school bus driver, craftsman, and operated a lawn care service. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving his country from 1949 to 1953. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, council #13209. He was a loving husband and father; and a wonderful friend and neighbor to everyone he met. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him
He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Christine (Dockendorf) Becker; brother Gerald Becker; sisters Myrtle (Becker) Yanish, and Viola (Becker) Stenbakken; and his first wife Evelyn (Steman) Becker.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 40 years Rita (McFadden) Becker; son Kevin Becker and wife Carol; daughter Kelly (Becker-Theis) Michelson and husband Jeff; sister Rosella (Becker) Hayenga, grandson Travis Theis and wife Trisha; granddaughter Erika Bohnenstingl-Theis, step-grandson Justin Michelson; and 12 great-grandchildren Kaitlin, Bailey, Lily, Kiara, Chelsea, Ashley, Chloe, Audrey, Layla, Zoey, Elijah, and Sean.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:30am Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 at the St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Spring Hill, Florida, followed by a military flag service and a luncheon immediately afterwards. Inurnment will be at a later date in Minnesota.
Arrangements were entrusted to Turner Funeral Home Spring Hill Chapel, 14360 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, Florida 34609. 352-796-9661
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