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1920
DIED
2013
Marion Becker Obituary
St. Cloud
June 2, 1920 ~ Feb. 20, 2013
Funeral services celebrating the life of Marion Becker, age 92, of St. Cloud will be on Saturday, March 2nd at 10:00 A.M. at St. Paul's Catholic Church, in St. Cloud. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Father Al Stangl will officiate. Private interment will be at a later date. Marion died at peace surrounded by her children at St. Benedict's Senior Community.
Marion was born June 2, 1920 in St. Cloud to Leonard and Elizabeth (Gross) Schmidt. Marion graduated from St. Mary's Grade School, Cathedral High School and St. Cloud Teachers College. Marion taught physical education in Trace, MN and at the College of St. Benedict. She worked as a coordinator at the Alexandria Girl Scout Camp for three summers. Marion was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1953 at the rank of First Lieutenant.
Marion returned to S t. Cloud joining the St. Cloud Hospital as their first licensed physical therapist. Marion worked with children struggling with cerebral palsy and polio. She worked with Central Minnesota Schools creating therapy programs for children. To maintain her State of Minnesota Physical Therapy License #14, Marion attended continuing education throughout her long career.
Marion enjoyed gardening and received recognition as a 20 year member of the Central Minnesota Master Gardeners. She enjoyed their programs and was a frequent volunteer. Marion began collecting Hummel figurines at a young age. She enjoyed attending Hummel Club gatherings in Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities area with regularity.
Marion enjoyed summers at Grand Lake and playing bridge with her friends. She was always ready for family dice or card games.
Marion was a member of the Hummel Collectors Club, Central Minnesota Master Gardeners, Daughters of Isabella, Zonta, St. Paul's Parish and St. Cloud Eagles Aerie #622.
Marion is survived by her children, Barbara (Jim) Nicol and Bill (Collen Lisson) Becker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Elizabeth Schmidt and sister, Merwyn Schmidt.
The family thanks the care providers at the St. Benedict's Senior Community and St. Cloud Hospital Hospice for the wonderful care Marion received.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ron Rieland
February 18, 2021
I worked with Marion while I was a CNA at MOM She taught me to do restorative rehab.Marion was a kind outstanding women she still holds a place in my heart.I retired in September of 2018 after being ther for 42 years it was home to me Ron Rieland
Ron Rieland
March 1, 2013
My Sympathy to the Becker family.Marion was my first physical therapist as she cared for our needs at Mother Of Mercy Nursing Home,now known as Mother Of Mercy Campus Of Care.Marion was a very talented person,she was a gentle caring person,everything came from the heart.She taught me a lot and am so happy I had the opportunity to no and work with her.I am still at Mother Of Mercy carrying out what she has taught me.Ron Rieland,Freeport Minnesota
Terry Engels
February 26, 2013
Marion was an asset to the University of Minnesota Master Gardener Program for just years and years! Her continued interest, ethic of hard work and infectious smile are what I will remember. My condolences to her family for their loss.
February 25, 2013
Barb and Bill, my sympathy to you both as you experience the loss of your mom. We were neighbors for 50 plus years. I have been blessed to have known such a wonderful gal. I know Jesus is now enjoying her in His kingdom. Marilyn Albers
Judy Moening
February 24, 2013
My dondolences to the family of Marion. I knew her through her connection to United Cerebral Palsy of Central MN and throughout the years, heard so many comments from adults with cerebral palsy who had received therapy from Marion when they were young and they were so thankful to have been her patient and receive the benefit of her care.
February 24, 2013
We pray for peace in your hearts. I know you will feel her presence in your lives daily.
Sheila Nahan
February 24, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady. I knew her when I was in x-ray training in the early 60's.
February 24, 2013
Our condolencies to Marion's family. She was so special to sit with at the
Grand Lake 4th of July flag raisings. We,too,will miss her .
Katie Math Mimbach
Mesa. AZ.
Albert Moore
February 23, 2013
Under Marion Becker's guidance, our eleven-year-old daughter learned to walk again after a year of chemotherapy in 1994. Therapists at the big hospitals in Minneapolis were not nearly as effective as Marion. Her patience and expert, caring treatment helped so many to go on with their lives. Thank you Marion; we will never forget that you were the person who enabled our daughter to now pick up her own little girl and carry her confidently up and down stairs and elsewhere.
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