Paul Becker (Age 62), formerly of Brainerd, died on Saturday August 24, 2019, at North Star Manor, Warren, MN. Paul Arthur Becker was born on April 26, 1957, to Walter and Louise (Torkelson). The family moved around for much of Paul’s childhood, finally put down roots in Warren, where Paul graduated from high school in 1975. He attended Bemidji State University and earned his Bachelors Degree in Business in 1979. After several years working for K-Mart Corp., Paul settled in Brainerd, MN, where he worked as a tax auditor for the state for over 30 years. He liked to say he “worked with numbers” such as 1,2,3... He was truly adept at analyzing data, and liked watching the market and the challenges of investing.

He had the responsibility of taking care of his mother and they often traveled together to visit family. As his final illness progressed and he needed more care, Paul even moved into the same nursing home as his mother so they could be nearer to one another. In his free time, Paul enjoyed biking and cross-country skiing; the winter activities around Brainerd being his favorite.

Paul is survived by his mother, Louise; siblings, Connie (Ed) Duncan of Phoenix, AZ, John (Liane) Becker of Eagan, MN, Gabriel (Lyle) Hanson of Thief River Falls, MN, and Robert (Nancy) Becker of Langdon, ND; nine nieces and nephews; and nine of their children. Paul had a strong faith in our Lord and we have hope that God will hold him in His care.

MEMORIALS PREFERRED TO: Evangelical Covenant Church, Warren. FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in the Evangelical Covenant Church, Warren, MN. VISITATION: 9-10 AM INTERMENT: Hegland Cemetery, Rural Karlstad, MN. ARRANGEMENTS: DuBore Funeral Home, Warren, MN.