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Muriel Becker Obituary

Becker, Muriel Muriel Becker passed away peacefully on June 24, 2019 at the age of 82, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife for 62 years of Dr. Irving Becker. Cherished mother of Ellen and Eric Friedler, Linda and Jim Ginsburg, Drs. Judy and David Coran, and Nancy and Mike Sheldon. Proud grandmother of Jenny and Paul Owen Friedler, Annie and Kevin Fishbain, and Emmy Friedler; Benny, Jonny, and Sammy Ginsburg; Aly, Danny, and Jacob Coran; Max, Kate, Charlie, and Eve Sheldon. Dear sister of Fred and Esther Wiviott and sister-in-law of Mickey Becker, Peter and Donna Becker and Susan Marcus. Preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Jennie Wiviott, and sisters and brothers-in-law, Tillie and Jack Cassel and Ruth and Jerome Traxler. Further survived by many other loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Muriel had an indomitable spirit, and filled every day of her 82 years with kindness for others, passion for life, and love for her family. We were privileged to have her in our lives, and she has made our world a better place. May her memory be a blessing. Funeral service Thursday, June 27 at 11:00 AM at Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Rd., Fox Point. Burial to follow at Mound Zion Cemetery, 14510 W. North Ave., Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Muriel Becker Memorial Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 26, 2019.

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Missy & Chuck Sheldon

July 6, 2019

To Irv, Nancy and your sisters, Mike and the brothers in law, the many grandchildren, and the entire Becker Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your dear wife, loving mother and grandmother, and good friend to so many. Mur was one of a kind, a very special person. May the pain of losing her fade into the wonderful memories of many happy years. We will all miss her.

Rick Mendeloff

July 6, 2019

The only thing that trumps 4 boys is 4 girls. You always made me feel like I had a second mom

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Richard and Charlotte Koppel

July 1, 2019

Please accept our most sincere condolences.

Lesley Sugarman

June 28, 2019

We are so very sorry to hear about Muriel. Thinking of all of you and remembering the good times we had with her over the years.

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Josh Orenstein

June 27, 2019

I am so saddened by this news. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. I will always remember Mur and Irv from back in the day, and how wonderfully they treated us (when they really didn't have to) and how positive, supportive, and loving they always were. May her memory be for a blessing!

June 26, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences. My you take comfort in the loving support of family and friends and he God of love and comfort through Jesus Christ (1 John 4:9).

June 26, 2019

Ellen, Eric and your entire family. We are so very sorry you lost your dear mother so suddenly and too soon. Like so many others, we are thinking of you and wishing you that the many years of wonderful memories will soon comfort you in your grief.

Much love,
Alisa and Howard

Susan Franceschi Russell

June 26, 2019

So very sorry for you loss I got to know her when I worked for Dr Becker in the early 70's She was always fun to be around and was always very gracious to us as staff.

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June 26, 2019

To the Becker family, I'm sorry for your loss, Muriel will be dearly missed, may beautiful memories of times spent together console you and may the words expressed at Jeremiah 29:11 of a peaceful future comfort you all in this time of grief.

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