Ervin Becker

Ervin passed away peacefully Friday, September 2, 2016 at his home.

Ervin Frank Becker was born on November 30, 1942 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Irene (Torgeson) Becker.  He grew up in Glenville, Minnesota. On December 18, 1971, he was united in marriage to Delores L. Lorentzen.  Ervin was self-employed as a truck driver.  He was a rock hound and a coin collector.  He enjoyed playing card games, coffee time with his friends, dancing, camping, chasing tornados, and bird watching.  Ervin loved any involvement with his family. He enjoyed listening to bluegrass and country-western music.

Ervin is survived by his children, Evelyn Becker; Judy (Albino) Moreno, Jean (Tom) Tomlinson, Jane (Jim) Hamberg, June Clark, Jeffery (Kim) Turner, Joyce Turner-Theis, Jay (Dianna) Becker, Joleane (Jared) Becker-Chamberlain, and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Ervin was preceded in death by his wife, Delores; daughter, Jennet Lorentzen; parents, Irene and Frank; brother and sister-in-law, David and Carol Becker; and siblings, Bonnie Becker and Donald Johnson.