Kenneth H. Becker

Kenneth H. Becker, age 69, of Wonder Lake, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Journey Care in Barrington, IL. Ken (known as Keek by his family) was born in Chicago, on April 18, 1952, the son of Irvin H. and Dorothy (Cox) Becker. He was a local boy, growing up in McHenry (Lakeland Park) and then, after spending some time in the army, in 1982 he moved to Wonder Lake where he settled down with his bride from Two Rivers Wisconsin, Rita (Gibeault) Becker. Ken worked for Cryovac/Sealed Air for 30 plus years. He was a US Army Veteran, a board member of Deep Spring Woods Country Club, and a parishioner of Christ the King Church. He loved boating, hanging with his 'happy hour' friends, betting on the Chicago Bears, and computer gaming with family and friends. Ken was known and loved for his helpfulness and his teasing sense of humor. He is survived by his loving wife Rita Becker, his daughter Rachel (Sean) Mullen, his grandsons Keegan and Emmett Mullen (known to them as Papa), his siblings, Cathie Becker (John Potts), Margie (Tony) Dries, John (Vicki) Becker, as well as many brothers and sisters in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Dorothy Becker, and his sister, Mary Frantz. Visitation will take place on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 5006 E. Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake IL. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be private. In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to JourneyCare of Barrington in memory of Ken Becker. For more information, call Colonial Funeral Home at 815-385-0063 or log into www.colonialmchenry.com.