Becker, Victoria Barbara (Schmitt) 1922 - 2016

BECKER, SCHMITT, WURZER, STAFFORD, HUMPAL, MILLER, BONFIG

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 10/7/2016 at 15:07:24

Victoria Barbara Becker, 93, of Ossian, Iowa passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Victoria, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Wurzer) Schmitt, was born December 9, 1922 in St. Lucas, Iowa. Victoria attended school in St. Lucas and prior to her marriage she worked at the Gunderson Department Store in Ossian.

Victoria was united in marriage with Clarence Becker on May 31, 1949 in St. Lucas, Iowa. Victoria and Clarence farmed north of Ossian, raising beef cattle and hogs. After Clarence’s sudden death in 1970, Victoria continued to live on and operate the farm and raise their eight children.

Victoria was a woman of deep faith and devotion; she always carried a rosary in her pocket. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, and longtime member of the Rosary Society and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Along with her family, her Catholic faith was the most important part of her life.

Victoria enjoyed each day and was always active. She liked baking, reading, canning, and tending to her large vegetable and flower gardens and fruits, especially raspberries. She enjoyed being outdoors. Victoria loved to crochet and has given hundreds of beautiful crocheted afghans to family members and to various charities and nursing homes over the years. Her grandchildren will remember her special sure-shot pancakes and delicious Christmas cookies.

Victoria is survived by her children, David (Sandy) Becker; Allan Becker; Karen (Ron) Stafford; Mary Jo (Dale) Humpal; Connie (Bud) Becker; Joel Becker; Jan (Wanda) Becker; and Michael (Jodi) Becker; thirteen grandchildren, Ryan, Carl, Tara, Jenna, Veronica, Victoria, Dylan, Katie, Emily, Samantha, Connor, Logan and Jackson; five great-grandchildren, Oren, Cameron, Rylin, Bradley and McKenna; many nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Jacqueline and Catherine Becker.

Victoria was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; her daughter, Diane, who died in infancy; her parents; two brothers, Leo and Clement Schmitt; one sister, Monica Schmitt; and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Leander (Geneva) Becker, Leona (Joseph) Miller, Viola (Linus) Bonfig, Edwin Becker, Gerald Becker, and Beatrice Schmitt.

Visitation will be Friday, October 7, 2016 from 4-7 pm at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Ossian, Iowa with a Catholic Daughter’s Rosary at 4:00 pm. There will also be a one hour visitation before Mass at the church on Saturday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Ossian, Iowa.

Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Ossian, Iowa.

Schmitz-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Ossian, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.

Source: Grau Funeral Home database

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