In loving memory of

Malcolm Becker
December 8, 1927 - August 29, 2017

Malcolm Gordon Becker, 89, of Winona, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Sugar Loaf Assisted Living. He was born on December 8, 1927 in Beaver, MN to Gordon and Hazel (Hessig) Becker. Malcolm grew up in Plainview and met the love of his life, Patricia (Maynard) at a local dance. They were married on June 5, 1948 and spent 68 years together before she passed away on May 17, 2016. Mal and Pat lived in Winona where he worked for the Winona Fire Department as a Fire Inspector, physical therapy assistant at St. Anne and custodian at KWNO radio. He loved flower gardening and had the greenest thumb. Mal and Pat were avid golfers and wintered in Arizona just so they could golf more. Mal is survived by his son, Rich (Karen) BearBecker; daughter-in-law, Laurie Becker; grandchildren, Ginger Joy, Tracey (Tim) Tiffin, Ryan (Maria) Becker, and Jenny (Kevin) Suber; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Chuck Becker and Elaine Holtz, and special friend, Jeanne Lentz. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; son, William; and brothers, Alton and Marvin. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 8, 2017 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, led by Funeral Celebrant Dianne Rislow. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m., until the time of service. Burial will be at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery. Please share a memory of Malcolm and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Tributes

Ginger Joy wrote on Nov 14, 2017:

"Rest in Peace, Grandpa. We shall meet again, one day! You and Grandma are once again, together. Forever in Peace. Amen Sincerely: Ginger Joy Becker "

Joan Petrich wrote on Sep 7, 2017:

"Rick, I'm so sorry for all the losses in this past year & for me, it's the ending of an era. Your parents & grandparents were a huge part of my sweetest childhood memories when they came to IA in the summer. I'm so happy we got to visit when our family hosted the family reunion. My 'kids' remember our visit to your home when they got bike rides on your 10 speed (?) bikes. So many memories. Love, Joan (Marion) Petrich."

Ron Lentz wrote on Sep 6, 2017:

"We send our condolences to all of Mal's family. Mal and Patti were a wonderful addition to our many family reunions in years past. We feel blessed to have known them. Rest in peace, dear friend, until we meet again! Ron & Julie Lentz"

Dolly and Wally Kennedy wrote on Sep 5, 2017:

"Patti and Mal were cousins that we didn't know about until they found us on a trip to Tucson. It was like we always knew and loved each other from the very first knock on our door. We loved every fall when they would say they were headed back to Tucson and we hated every April knowing they would soon be headed home. We will miss Mal's smile, warm hugs, and loving heart. Rest In Peace. "

Jeanne Lentz wrote on Sep 4, 2017:

"You were a true gentleman, Mal. It was a privilege to have you and Pat as treasured friends for so many years."

Laurie Becker wrote on Sep 4, 2017:

"This kind, gentle soul was an amazing man who I was proud to call my father in law. Say hi to Pat and Bill. You take my love with you! "

Steve Lawson wrote on Aug 31, 2017:

"My deepest sympathies to Ryan, Jenny and Laurie. Mal was the best uncle anyone could have asked for. He treated me like his own. A truly kind and gentle man who be missed by many. "