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Obituary | Robert “Bob” John Becker, 86, formerly of Allenton

November 17, 2020 – Beaver Dam, WI – Robert “Bob” John Becker, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home in Beaver Dam.

Obituary, Bob

He was born on October 23, 1934 in the Town of Trenton, WI to Paul and Marie (nee Thelen) Becker. Bob was united in marriage to the late Diane Glander on November 17, 1956 in Newburg, WI. He raised his family in Allenton, WI.

He was an active part of the community as a Boy Scout Leader, involved in the Allenton Area Advancement Association and a member of the Allenton Sno-Pacers snowmobile club. He enjoyed cooking and catering with his friend Jerry Krantz. In his retirement, Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking at his lake home. “Grandpa gave the best hugs”, you knew you were loved. Bob will be dearly missed.

Bob is survived by Gail (Jeff) Sonnenberg, Jeff (friend Jacqui), Jane (Jeff) Bernett, Susan Leiterman, Mary Jo Sison, Jon Sison, Jonathan (Jennifer); dear friend and companion Jean Zingsheim and her children, Paul, Pattie, Steve, Sandy, Scott and Pam; grandchildren, Megan, Jamie and Ryan Sonnenberg, Kristina (Butch) Winterfeldt, Wade (Patty) and Todd (Lori) Bernett, Brent (Alison) Leiterman and Eric Leiterman, Aidan Sison; Mason and James Mrazik; 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson; brothers, Richard (Dianne) Becker and Michael Becker; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Becker and Barbara Becker. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife Diane (nee Glander) Becker, his parents and brothers John and Donald Becker.

A Funeral Service will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095). Visitation will be Friday, November 20 at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. Interment will be Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 10 a.m. Sacred Heart Cemetery in Allenton.

A special thank you to the Beaver Dam Fire Department and neighbors at the lake Nancy and Donna.

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