Eleanor J. Becker
On October 19, 2020 we lost the best wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Eleanor “Elly” Jean Becker (Luczak), 90, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly from Covid-19 at St. Agnes Hospital.
Elly was born on October 7, 1930. She attended school at St. Joseph’s and she continued her education at St. Mary’s Springs Academy, graduating in 1946. While at Springs she was crowned Prom Queen her senior year, one of her favorite stories to tell.
On June 23, 1951, she married the love of her life Kenneth “Butch” Becker at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fond du Lac by Father Riordan.
Elly worked as a legal secretary for Schneider and Boyle, worked retail at The Sport Shop, Hoppers Ski and Sport, and Jack’s Team Sports, where she retired in 2013. She loved working and cherished the friendships she made.
Family was everything to Elly. Being present at her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren’s school, sporting and dance events were very important to her. She loved her Friday night fish fry at the Knights of Columbus, along with a scotch and water and her popcorn. The annual Becker and Luczak family reunions were a highlight of her summer. She was a lifetime member of the KC’s Ladies Auxiliary as well as St. Joseph’s/Holy Family Catholic Community. Her faith was very important to her as she gifted many with guardian angels and St. Christopher medals.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Kenneth “Butch” Becker; children, Karen (John) Ruedinger, Judi (Jerry) Mattefs, Joan (Jeff) Pinch, Bruce Becker, and Jennie (Mark) Grebe; 10 Grandchildren and 4 Step Grandchildren John (Natalie) Ruedinger, Melissa (Ryan) Benzinger, Laura Ruedinger, Jamie (Dave) Zappa. Jesse Mattefs, Josh (Special Friend Kendra) Mattefs, Jamie, Carly, Alyssa (Corina) and Bailey (Special Friend Erik) Pinch, Tyler, Samantha, Anthony, and Mitchell (Special Friend Tristan) Grebe; 7 Great Grandchildren and 3 Step Great Grandchildren Anna and Joseph Ruedinger, Adison, Aiden, and Ashton Benzinger, Zachary and Ava Zappa, Megan Waller, Mason Pfeiffer, and Ryder Sack.
Elly is further survived by her siblings Janet (Paul) Snider, Barbara Boulay, David (Sandra) Luczak, John (Charmaine) Luczak, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Laura and Jack Luczak, Butch’s mother Anna (Bastian) Becker and Butch’s father and stepmother Irving and Dorothy Becker, brother-in-law Paul Boulay and nephew John Boulay. Elly was also preceded in death by siblings-in-law Donald (Lucille) Becker, Clifford (Joyce) Becker, Eugene (Mae) Becker, Carol (Marvin) Streeter Dehnel, and Joyce Becker, nephew Steve Streeter and her faithful cat Freddie.
VISITATION: Elly’s family will receive relatives and friends on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Masks and social distancing will be required. Given the current circumstances, the family understands if you choose not to attend. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Holy Family Church Facebook page.
SERVICE: A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020 following visitation at 11:00 a.m. Private entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers you consider making a donation in Elly’s name to St. Mary’s Springs Academy.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff at St. Agnes Hospital’s Covid Unit for the excellent care, comfort and support provided to Elly and the family. Also, to Dr. Michael Sergi for his years of excellent care.
Online condolences can be shared at www.zacherlfuneralhome.com.