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MASON CITY - Dale A. Becker, 77, of 640 South Van Buren, Mason City, died Tuesday night April 22, 2008 at the Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. His Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday April 25, at the Trinity Lutheran Church 213 North Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Services were with Senior Pastor Jim Magelssen assisted by Father Dennis Cahill officiating. Visitation was held from 4:30 till 7 p.m. on April 23 at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second Street Southeast, Mason City. Dale was born on March 19, 1931, in LeMars, Iowa. He is one of five sons to Alwin and Maureen nee Hanson Becker. He graduated from LeMars Community Schools in 1949. Dale continued his education at Wartburg College and graduated with a B.A. degree in …show more content…

He had a giant love for teaching and helping was appreciated by the students. While Dale worked at NIACC, he was involved in the design, operations, and construction of the gorgeous auditorium. One of Dale's favorite things were his vegetable garden. He was an organic gardener with his wife Sally Becker. Dale and his brothers enjoyed their annual fishing trips as the founding members of the “Fishing and Liars Club.” During Dales school years he performed magic and balancing acts with his brothers as “DALO the Magnificent.” Dale once said that he would join the circus, but never did. Dale was a very loyal Hawkeye fan, and he always did his daily crossword puzzle each day. His greatest passion in life was his family. Dale’s first marriage was to Elizabeth vonFischer on August 16, 1953, and had three children in this marriage. His second marriage was on July 11, 1984, he was united to Sally O’Harrow in their backyard in Mason City. Twenty years later Dale and Sally renewed their vows in their backyard once again, with Father Dennis Cahill, Sally’s cousin. Everyone remembers Dale’s wit, wisdom and remarkable modesty regarding his achievements. He never bragged about anything, and appreciated

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