1. Henry J¹ BECKER⁽²⁹⁶⁾ was born in Brillion, Calumet County, Wisconsin 9 JAN 1892. Henry died 21 NOV 1966 in Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, at 74 years of age. His body was interred 25 NOV 1966 in Brillion, Calumet County, Wisconsin, Community Cemetery.

He married Emma RAMBERG Becker in Mellen, Ashland County, Wisconsin, circa 1914. (Emma RAMBERG Becker reference WPR03318) Emma was born 15 MAR 1892 in Mellen, Ashland County, Wisconsin. (Additional notes for Emma RAMBERG Becker⁽²⁹⁷⁾) Emma died 20 AUG 1961 in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, at 69 years of age. Her body was interred 24 AUG 1961 in Brillion, Calumet County, Wisconsin, Community Cemetery.

Henry J BECKER and Emma RAMBERG Becker had the following family:

2 i. Jerome Henry² BECKER (still alive).

3 ii. Mildred Mae (Mitz) BECKER Berkholtz Pritzl⁽²⁹⁸⁾ reference WPR03319 &Prr12945 was born in Brillion, Calumet County, Wisconsin 28 SEP 1919. Chilton County Birth Records - Volume 10, page 107 - Richard Binsfeld - January, 2004 Mildred died 20 DEC 1999 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, at 80 years of age. Chilton County Birth Records - Volume 31, page 331 - Richard Binsfeld - January, 2004 Her body was interred 27 DEC 1999 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Knollwood Cemetery. She married George Wolfgang PRITZL in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, 29 JAN 1956.

George was born 30 SEP 1926 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Manitowoc County County Birth Records - Volume 45, page 303 - Richard Binsfeld - April, 2002 George⁽²⁹⁹⁾ was the son of John Bernard PRITZL and Lucille Anna NEFF Pritzl.

George died 22 OCT 2008 in Brillion, Calumet County, Wisconsin, at 82 years of age. * OBIT - George W Pritzl - Aplleton Post Cresent OnLine - October 24, 2008 - notified by Michael Aliota and Genny Starenberg. George W. Pritzl, age 82, of Brillion, died on Wed., Oct. 22, 2008, at Garrow Villa in Brillion. He was born on Sept. 30, 1926, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Lucille (Neff) Pritzl. He married Mildred Mae Becker on Jan. 29, 1957. George was born in Manitowoc and spent most of his youth in Park Falls. He moved to the area in 1952 and farmed in the Town of Brillion for 8 years and was a truck driver for 40 years. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion.

He is survived by his children: Robert Berkholtz, Arizona; Judith (Damien) Wilson, Madison; Audrey (Randall) Moore, Brillion; Mark (Jean) Pritzl, Brillion; Scott (Marlene) Pritzl, Elkhart Lake; David Patzer, New Berlin; his grandchildren: Erika Patalon, Rebecca Chapa, Jessica Trevisan, Richard Wilson, Tammy Wilson, William Sabel, Jeff Sabel, Nicholas, Thomas, and Lucas Pritzl, Calyn, Dean, Chase, and Alecia Patzer; five great grandchildren, and a lifetime friend Sonny Wagner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mildred on December 20, 1999, and two brothers Bernard and Glenn.

Mass of Christian burial will be Friday October 24, 2008, at noon at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. Father Mathew Simonar will officiate. Burial will be at Knollwood Gardens Cemetery in Manitowoc. Friends may call at the church on Fri. from 10 a.m. until the time of mass. The Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion is assisting the Pritzl family with arrangements.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the entire staff at Garrow Villa and Affinity Hospice for their thoughtfulness and tender care given to George. Also thank you to the nurses and doctors at St. Elizabeth Hospital who cared for him.

His body was interred 24 OCT 2008 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Knollwood Gardens Cemetery. (See George Wolfgang PRITZL for the continuation of this line.)

OBIT - Mildred Mae "Mitz" Pritzl - Appleton Post Crescent - from Agnes Birringer 12/99 and MHTR - from Richard Binsfeld, 3/04 Mildred Mae "Mitz" Pritzl, age 80, died suddenly 20 December, 1999. She was born September 28, 1919, daughter of the late Henry and Emma (Ramberg) Becker, and spent most of her life on the Becker homestead, north of Brillion. She married George Pritzl on January 29, 1957, and they were married for 42 years. She is survived by her husband, George; her children, Robert (Wanda) Berkholtz, Menasha, Judith (Damien) Wilson, Madison, Audrey (Randall) Moore, Brillion, Mark (Jean) Pritzl, Brillion, Scott (Marlene) Pritzl, Elkhart Lake, David (Cheryl) Patzer, New Berlin; grandchildren, Erika Berkholtz, Rebecca and Jessica Moore, William and Jeff Sabel, Richard and Tammy Wilson, Nicholas, Thomas and Lucas Pritzl, Calyn, Dean, Chase and Alecia Patzer; two brothers, Lance (Irma) Becker, Rapid City, South Dakota, Royal (Betty) Becker, Brillion; a sister-in-law, Carmen (Jerome) Becker, Charlotte, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Jerome and a grandchild. Mildred will always be remembered for her support and commitment to her family and as a loving and devoted wife to her husband, George. Although her path wasn't always easy, she persevered in giving of herself to help and support her family, friends and neighbors. Over the years, many have been blessed with her caring and love. Lastly, Mildred will be remembered as one who loved and respected the land, the beauty of flowers and the wonder of nature. Following Mildred's request, family, friends and neighbors are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, December 26, 1999, from 4-8 p.m. at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion. Private family services to follow on Monday, December 27, 1999. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Mildred's name.

************************************************** ************************** Mildred's children from BERKHOLTZ marriage (All married) - 1988 Robert M BERKHOLTZ b. 30 Mar 1942 Grimm Wis, - GMAC Finance Judith A BERKHOLTZ b. 12 Nov 1945 Two Rivers Wis, - Registered Nurse Audrey L BERKHOLTZ b. 15 Sep 1947 Two Rivers Wis, - Crafts

************************************************** ************************** OBIT - Mildred Mae ‘Mitz' Pritzl - MHTR - From Agnes Birringer, January, 2001 Mildred Mae "Mitz" Pritzl, age 80, of rural Brillion, died suddenly Monday, December 20, 1999. Private family services will be held on Monday, December 27, 1999. She was born September 28 1919, daughter of the late Henry and Emma (Ramberg) Becker, and spent most of her life on the Becker Homestead north of Brillion. She married George Pritzl on January 29, 1957, and [they] were married for 42 years. Mildred will always be remembered for her support and commitment to her family, and as a loving and devoted wife to her husband, George. Although her path wasn't always easy, she persevered in giving of herself to help and support her family, friends, and neighbors. Over the years, many have been blessed with her caring and love. Lastly, Mildred will be remembered as one who loved and respected the land, the beauty of flowers, and the wonder of nature. She is survived by her husband, George; her children, Robert (Wanda) Berkholtz, Menasha, Judith (Damien) Wilson, Madison, Audrey (Randall) Moore, Brillion Mark (Jean) Pritzl, Brillion, Scott (Marlene) Pritzl, Elkhart Lake, and David (Cheryl) Patzer, New Berlin; grandchildren, Ericka Berkholtz, Rebecca and Jessica Moore, William and Jeff Sabel, Richard and Tammy Wilson, Nicholas, Thomas, and Lucas Pritzl, Calyn, Dean, Chase, and Alecia Patzer; two brothers, Lance (Irma) Becker, Rapid City S.D., Royal (Betty) Becker, Brillion; a sister-in-law, Carmen (Jerome) Becker, Charlotte, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Jerome and a grandchild. Following Mildred's requests, family, friends and neighbors are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, December 26, 1999 from 4-8 p.m. at the Wieting Funeral Home, in Brillion. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Mildred's name. Herald-Times Reporter - December 23. 1999

4 iii. Lance W BECKER⁽³⁰⁰⁾ was born in Brillion, Calumet County, Wisconsin 10 JUL 1923. Lance died 4 MAR 2005 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, at 81 years of age. OBIT - Lance W. Becker - Rapid City Journal On-line - March, 2005

RAPID CITY, SD Lance W. Becker, age 81, died at his home in Rapid City on March 4, 2005. He had been fighting lung cancer for more than a year.

Lance was born on a dairy farm near Brillion, Wisconsin, on July 10, 1923, to Henry and Emma (Ramberg) Becker. He graduated from Brillion High School and enlisted in the Maritime Service during World War II. He served as Purser / Pharmacist Mate in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters for two years.

Following release from the service, Lance went to New York City to study singing and met his future wife, Irma Ahola, who was studying with the same singing teacher. They were married in Virginia, Minnesota, on June 19, 1948. Their first home was in New York City where Lance attended the City College of New York and then Brooklyn College. In 1950 they moved to Minneapolis where Lance attended the University of Minnesota. He worked in sales for the Minneapolis Gas Company before taking a position with A.O.Smith Corporation in Chicago. During the time he lived in Minneapolis, three children were born. The family moved to Rapid City in 1966 when Lance became the A.O.Smith Regional manager for the area.

Although his work involved extensive travel, Lance was involved in his children's activities and community volunteering. After his retirement in 1985 he volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA), with Habitat for Humanity, the South Dakota Federation of the Blind, Canyon Lake Senior Citizens' Center, and the Journey Museum. He was a member and officer of Downtown Kiwanis. A favorite weekly activity was assisting third grade children at Bergquist School with reading.

The Beckers have been a host family for foreign students over many years and had an AFS "daughter" from France, Anne Decomble, for one school year. Lance and his wife enjoyed travel in the United States and abroad.

Lance was pre-deceased by his parents, his brother, Jerome, and his sister, Mildred Pritzl. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Irma, of Rapid City, a son, Lance D. Becker, of New Ulm, Minnesota; two daughters, Dr. Jane Becker, of Houston, Texas, and Lisa Smith and her husband Dr. David Smith, of McLean, Virginia. Two grandchildren, Paul and Laura Smith, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial celebration of Lance's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the Osheim Catron Funeral Home in Rapid City.

Memorials have been designated for the Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia, and the Journey Museum in Rapid City.

5 iv. Royal W BECKER (still alive).

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