Becker, Paul H.
Paul H. Becker, 83, of Maple Crest died
Sunday, July 24, 2005 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus in
Mequon, Wisconsin. He was born September 11, 1921 in Glendale,
Wisconsin to Emil and Anna Grams Becker. He served in the 985th Field
Artillery Battalion of the Army during World War Two. Upon returning to
the states, Paul began working for Miller Brewing in Milwaukee, retiring as a
shipping supervisor in 1979. In 1984 he moved to N Wisconsin Street in
Port Washington and lived there for 20 years, just recently moving to Maple
Crest. Although he was retired he helped his son out at the Port
Apothecary by delivering perscriptions. He was know as "Paul" or "Grandpa"
to everyone, not "Mr. Becker". He was the kind of man that everyone
truly enjoyed being with. Paul was supportive to his family and
friends and enjoyed baking breads and brownies for everyone. He would
often help out by picking up the grandkids from school, or taking them to
activities or for ice cream. He enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid
hunter, fisherman and boater. In Wisconsin he enjoyed fishing and deer
hunting and he also enjoyed his big game hunting trips with his son to New
Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and
various conservation and game organizations. He is survived by his children Marty
(Cindy) Becker of Port Washington and Candyce (Ron) Trimarco of Venice, Florida.
He was the proud grandpa of Matt, Sarah, Kaitra, Colleen, Brian, Patrick and
Kevin and 8 great grandchildren. He had dear friends in Annie Mentkowski,
Betsy Shapiro, Chris Eldredge, the Mark Rosewitz Family and the Kindschy family.
Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by two
brothers, Richard and Harvey.
Paul's family will celebrate his life 4 - 7 pm Thursday,
July 28, 2005 at the funeral home with a time of sharing at 7 pm.
Memorials to Port Catholic School or the Food Pantry appreciated.