Henry Becker, Sr.
Henry Becker, sr., a long time resident of this county, died last Friday at the home of his
son, Henry Becker, jr., northwest of Ritzville. Mr. Becker for a great many years followed the trade of shoemaker here, retiring from work some months ago when failing health compelled it.
Mr. Becker was born in Russia. In 1888 he came to this country and settled near Ritzville.
He has since made his home in this vicinity. He had land interests west of town and residence and
business property in Ritzville.
His wife died in 1902. There were ten children in the family of whom six are living: George, of Ellensburg; Henry, of this country; John and Fred, of Toppenish; Mrs. Pauline Melcher, of Adams County, and Alexander of Ellensburg. All of the children were here for the funeral.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran church, with a large congregation present. Rev. H. G. Meske of Lind, conducted the service. Mr. Becker was aged 70 years, 11 months and 26 days. He was laid to rest in the Ritzville cemetery.
Thank you Sue Gardner for this transcription.
Henry Becker, sr., a long time resident of this county, died last Friday at the home of his
son, Henry Becker, jr., northwest of Ritzville. Mr. Becker for a great many years followed the trade of shoemaker here, retiring from work some months ago when failing health compelled it.
Mr. Becker was born in Russia. In 1888 he came to this country and settled near Ritzville.
He has since made his home in this vicinity. He had land interests west of town and residence and
business property in Ritzville.
His wife died in 1902. There were ten children in the family of whom six are living: George, of Ellensburg; Henry, of this country; John and Fred, of Toppenish; Mrs. Pauline Melcher, of Adams County, and Alexander of Ellensburg. All of the children were here for the funeral.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran church, with a large congregation present. Rev. H. G. Meske of Lind, conducted the service. Mr. Becker was aged 70 years, 11 months and 26 days. He was laid to rest in the Ritzville cemetery.
Thank you Sue Gardner for this transcription.
Henry Becker, Sr.
Henry Becker, sr., a long time resident of this county, died last Friday at the home of his
son, Henry Becker, jr., northwest of Ritzville. Mr. Becker for a great many years followed the trade of shoemaker here, retiring from work some months ago when failing health compelled it.
Mr. Becker was born in Russia. In 1888 he came to this country and settled near Ritzville.
He has since made his home in this vicinity. He had land interests west of town and residence and
business property in Ritzville.
His wife died in 1902. There were ten children in the family of whom six are living: George, of Ellensburg; Henry, of this country; John and Fred, of Toppenish; Mrs. Pauline Melcher, of Adams County, and Alexander of Ellensburg. All of the children were here for the funeral.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran church, with a large congregation present. Rev. H. G. Meske of Lind, conducted the service. Mr. Becker was aged 70 years, 11 months and 26 days. He was laid to rest in the Ritzville cemetery.
Thank you Sue Gardner for this transcription.
Henry Becker, sr., a long time resident of this county, died last Friday at the home of his
son, Henry Becker, jr., northwest of Ritzville. Mr. Becker for a great many years followed the trade of shoemaker here, retiring from work some months ago when failing health compelled it.
Mr. Becker was born in Russia. In 1888 he came to this country and settled near Ritzville.
He has since made his home in this vicinity. He had land interests west of town and residence and
business property in Ritzville.
His wife died in 1902. There were ten children in the family of whom six are living: George, of Ellensburg; Henry, of this country; John and Fred, of Toppenish; Mrs. Pauline Melcher, of Adams County, and Alexander of Ellensburg. All of the children were here for the funeral.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran church, with a large congregation present. Rev. H. G. Meske of Lind, conducted the service. Mr. Becker was aged 70 years, 11 months and 26 days. He was laid to rest in the Ritzville cemetery.
Thank you Sue Gardner for this transcription.
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