Obit: Becker, Andrew J. “Andy” (1969 - 2020)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
 
Surnames: Becker, Moberg, Irvin, Overlien, King, Johnson

----Source: Cuddie Funeral Home

Becker, Andrew J. “Andy” (29 May 1969 – 19 September 2020)

Andrew J. “Andy” Becker, of Black River Falls, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

Andrew Joseph Becker was born on May 29, 1969 in Neillsville, the son of Arnold J. and Avis L. (Moberg) Becker. He was raised and received his education in Loyal, graduating from Loyal High School in 1987. After completing high school, Andy attended UW-Stout where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering. He married the love of his life, Cathy Lynn Irvin, on January 26, 2002, in Merrillan, making their home in Black River Falls. Andy worked for 20 years as an engineer for Regal Beloit, in Black River Falls. Most recently, he was employed as Growth Manager at Freudenberg in Necedah.

Andy had many interests, but especially loved spending time with his family and friends, was an avid dart player, and enjoyed camping and NASCAR.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Cathy, of Black River Falls; his sons: Chuck of Black River Falls, and Brandon of Alma Center; 3 grandchildren: Murphy, Rory and Kennedy; his parents: Avis and Arnold Becker of Loyal; his father-in-law: Stephen Irvin of Benton, IL; one brother-in-law: Steven Irvin of West Frankfort, IL; 2 sisters-in-law: Tammy (Mark) Overlien of Black River Falls, and Tracy (Mike) King of Sessor, IL; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Andy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Elery and Ruth Moberg; his paternal grandparents: Delbert and Florence Becker; and his mother-in-law: Sue Irvin.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal, with Rev. Leo Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held at the church, on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until time of service. A Celebration of Andy's Life will be held at a later date in Black River Falls.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to the American Heart Association.

 

 


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