Albert Becker

Albert (Al) Charles Becker, age 88, passed away on January 12, 2023. He was born at home in Pepin County on June 21, 1934 to the late Walter and Edna (Berg) Becker.

Al graduated from Central H.S. in Eleva-Strum in 1952. He received his undergraduate degree from UW-River Falls and his master’s degree from UW-La Crosse.

Al served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1955. He took part in a Freedom Honor Flight in April 2019 to commemorate his service.

He married Anne Robbe on June 16, 1957, in Strum. Together they raised one son, Todd.

Al taught Agriculture in the South Shore School District in Port Wing, Wi, at Holmen H.S. in Holmen, WI and at UW Extension in La Crosse County. Al joined Blunt-Outers Lab in Brice Prairie where he worked as Human Resource Manager until his retirement in 1996.

Al loved to travel, attending Badger football and basketball games, working in the yard, and his volunteer activities, especially Oktoberfest.

Al was involved in Holmen Lutheran Church and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Madison). He was a member of La Crosse Chamber of Commerce, La Crosse Interstate Fair, Shrine Club, La Crosse Lutheran Hospital Board, Holmen Lion’s Club, and was the President and Treasurer of the La Crosse Festivals. He was honored as the Oktoberfest Festmaster in 1994.

Al and Anne moved to Madison to be near Todd and his family in 2003. Todd and his family were his pride and joy. He enjoyed entertaining and helping with the grandchildren.

Al is survived by his loving wife Anne of 65 years; daughter-in-law Roxanne Becker of Madison; three grandchildren Claire (Oliver) Becker of Milwaukee, Brian (Jenny) Becker of Madison and Christy Becker of Minneapolis; brother David (Sonia) of Eau Claire; sister-in-law Joyce Schmidt of Strum; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his son, Todd; parents and in-laws Marshall (Esther) Robbe; brothers Stanley (Inez) Becker and Ken (Gail) Becker; and brothers in-law Lawrence Gullicksrud and Bob Schmidt.

A memorial service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5701 Raymond Rd, Madison. A visitation will be held from 9:30am until the time of service. Guests are encouraged to wear a mask . A luncheon will follow. Al's service will be live streamed. To view the live stream please click on the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/albert-becker-memorial-service-qepntyz7a9txtjv2ztu0

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Madison and the Shrine Children’s Hospital.

We invite you to share your memories of Al here on his tribute wall.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3610 Speedway Road Madison

(608) 238-3434