Neil Becker

Neil E. Becker, 87, of Waukon, IA, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 13th, at 11:00 AM at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon. The family requests no live plants be sent.

Neil Edward Becker was born November 24, 1934, in Waukon, IA, the son of Edward A. and Mattie E. (Winke) Becker. He attended the rural Ludlow Krumme grade school and Waukon High School. In 1952, Neil enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving four years. From late 1956 through 1972, he worked for Quandahl Hardware and Pladsen Hardware; from 1973 through 2000, Neil was the Allamakee County Sheriff, retiring after 28 years. In 1971, Neil married Maureen A. (Smith) Stock.

He enjoyed horses, dogs, and sheep, which he raised for many years. Neil was also a long-time member of the Waukon Fire Department, Masons, and Shriners.

Neil is survived by his children: Karla (Terry) Lubahn, Steve (Kristine) Stock, Cari (Mike) A'Hearn, Mike (Sarita) Becker, and Tim Becker; nine grandchildren: Tracy (Mark) Murphy, Jamie (Travis) Johnson, Tara (Hezy) Doddema, Sarah (Darin) Monroe, Matthew Sweeney, Steven (Jessie) Sweeney, Kaitlin (Zach Green) Lubahn, and Kai (Destiny) and Cassidy Becker; step-grandchild Beth A'Hearn; great-grandchildren: Leila, Liliana, Creed, Gabe, Burke, Dempsey, Landen, Mason, Tristyn, Braxtyn, Lincoln, Raymond, Elliott, Emmett, Makenzie, Olivia, Everleigh, Ashton, and Jensen; one step-great-granchild Maddie; and his sister Mary Lou Bublitz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Maureen in 2021; daughter Kris Sweeney; great-grandson Logan Michael; brother Dale Becker; sister Ruby (Kenneth) Evans; and brother-in-law Albert Bublitz.

Honorary casketbearers are Neil's old hunting party. Casketbearers are Steve Stock, Mike and Tim Becker, Matt and Steven Sweeney, Kai Becker, Joe Evans, and Jason Becker.