Arthur “Art” Kenneth Becker, 77, of Laramie, WY passed away Saturday, June 5, 2020, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital.
Art was born January 4, 1944 to Arthur and Dorothy Becker in Minneapolis, MN, where he grew up with his two sisters. On June 24, 1966, he married Carol Koontz in Minneapolis, MN.
He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration at University of Minnesota and worked in advertising, sales, and marketing. He lived the majority of his life in Minnesota, with his early years in Minneapolis and later moving to Brainerd to pursue his true passion, fishing…. He was an avid bass and walleye fisherman, but never turned down the opportunity to chase a northern or even a few sunfish. He was a true outdoorsman who also enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling and gardening. He moved to Laramie, WY last year to be closer to family.
Art was compassionate and gave back to his community in a number of ways. He was an active member of SERTOMA in Brainerd where he looked forward to hanging Christmas lights every December. He also volunteered at Camp Confidence for over twenty years, helping disabled children enjoy fishing. He guided fishing trips and was one of the fish cooks for the Camp Confidence fundraisers as well.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; sons Scott (Natalie) Becker of Broomfield CO and Steven (Marnie) Becker of Laramie; grandchildren Bryce, Libby, and Seth Becker; sisters Gretchen Louise (Don) Semler and Ruth Phoebe Becker; and niece and nephew Carolyn (Kai) Sakstrup and Aaron (Carri Stuhr) Pyles.
So sorry to hear about Art's passing which my wife, Helen, and I learned about through the December 2021 Many Point Staff Alumni newsletter, the Lantern's Light . I met Art at Many Point Boy Scout Camp when where we were both counselors during our high school and early college days. Carol and Art, and Helen and I stayed connected through college and for many years afterwards as families with young kids. We gathered monthly with four other couples for bridge. The group also spent many happy times at cabins across northern Minnesota, including Art and Carol's place on Serpent Lake near Crosby-Ironton. No one was ever bored when Artie was around. All who knew him will greatly miss his wit, his humor and his gracious spirit. Blessings to Carol, Gretchen and all the Becker clan. Many Point's Lantern's Light - a scouting legend about Camp Ranger Boots Hanson who kept a lantern in his cabin window so people could find their way on dark Minnesota nights - will not burn as bright now that Art is gone.
Dear Carol and family, please accept my sincerely deepest sympathies for your loss. I just discovered, I’m sad to say, Art’s passing. As I’m sure many others feel, I will deeply miss Art for so many reasons. He was my great friend, ally, mentor and compadre. Art was as dependable as any fine watch. His insight, knowledge, and especially his humor, was always present and paramount in his attitude and outlook. I shall truly, truly miss him, yet will hold him close to my heart forever. The world has become less for his absence. May God bless you all, as well as Art. Tony Bauer
Art was a good friend for many years. It was once said about Art “he will never be more than 10 feet from a minnow bucket”. Larry and Loretta Shattles and family
Carol, Cindy and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I’ll always cherish the great memories of my fish house partner at The Angle. The on the water trips, even if we got skunked, and how we finally decided we could find a crummy lake closer to Brainerd so we didn’t have to travel so far! And the Dog Pound meetings at KC’s. All special time’s with a special guy who won’t be forgotten.
Our deepest sympathy to your family. We got to know Art through the Baxter Bass Snatchers. He was always a joy to fish with on Tournament day. The Henkensiefken's
My deepest sympathy to you; Carol and to your family. Art was always so kind and I enjoyed visiting with you both when Dan and Deb lived in Pillager. I pray that you find comfort and peace in the many memories you have. Deepest Sympathy, Sharon Rohl
Art was an amazing SERTOMAN and a great conservative voice and will be missed. When he moved away he left a hole in our club and with his passing he leaves a hole in our hearts. God’s peace to all of his friends and family.