Obituary of Marlene Gwendolyn Becker

Marlene Becker (nee Rathgeber) was born October 19, 1942 in Yorkton, SK. She was the daughter of Rudolph and Elizabeth (nee Schappert) Rathgeber. She was the oldest of 3 children. She met Roland Becker and they were married April 4, 1961. They were blessed with 3 children, Marilyn, Tammy and Walden. From 1961 until their retirement in 2015, they lived and farmed in the Stornoway area. Marlene enjoyed gardening and having a very manicured yard. She always had her yard decorated with ornaments. She drove bus to the Rhein School for 13 years. Marlene never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She loved having her grandchildren over for visits and in later years was very proud of her 11 great grandkids. She would tell anyone and everyone about each one of them. Marlene loved to do puzzles, the harder the better. In 2015 Roland and Marlene moved into Yorkton where they were able to enjoy their twice weekly coffee visits. Marlene was an avid curler in her younger years and later enjoyed watching every curling game on TV. Her faith was very important to her. She and Roland attended the Stornoway Lutheran Church while on the farm, the Zion Lutheran after they moved to Yorkton. Marlene was predeceased by her parents Rudolph and Elizabeth, as well as a sister Doreen as a child. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roland; her daughter Marilyn (Terry) Peppler and their children Bret & Nicole (Jason); her daughter Tammy (Robert) Herman and their children Blair (Lindsey), Bryan (Ronna) & Robin (Chris); her son Walden (Theresa) and their children Racheal, Neeja and Amber; 11 great grandchildren; her brother Wes (Alice) Rathgeber and their 3 children; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Cremation took place at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Crematorium. The funeral service was held on Saturday, July 3rd 2021 from Zion Lutheran Church in Yorkton with Rev. Andrew Cottrill officiating. Lawrence Kitz sang 'I'm But A Stranger Here' and 'How Great Thou Art'. Verna Liebrecht provided prelude and postlude music. The interment followed in the Stornoway Cemetery with son Walden serving as the urnbearer. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 10:30am Location: Zion Lutheran Church Address: 234 Independent St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0S8 Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Marlene Becker October 19, 1942 - June 28, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book