Becker, Ervin J. (1904-1987)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 23 Apr 1987 p. 8

Birth date: 1904

text of obituary:

NEWTON & VICINITY

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● Ervin J. Becker, 83, of Moundridge, died on April 8 at Moundridge Manor. A retired farmer, he was the father of John Becker of Newton. Funeral services were held on April 12 at Lone Tree Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Galva, with Doyle Johnson and Kenneth Koehn officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Other survivors include his wife, the former Adeline Nightengale; one other son, LeRoy of Moundridge; seven daughters, Marcella Koehn of DeRidder, La., Wilma Nightengale of Galva, Doris Unruh of Halstead, Nadine Unruh of McPherson, LaVaun Wenger of Moundridge, Deola Wenger of Walnut Hill, Fla., and Judy Koehn of Montezuma; one brother, Alvin J. Becker of Moundridge; four sisters, Lena Unruh and Mary Giesel of Moundridge, Erma Shaffer of Galva and Esther Koehn of Canton; 35 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.