Philip Becher

Philip Becher, 92, died on November 30, 2021, at his home. He entered this world on August 9, 1929, in Stratford, born to Edward and Bertha (Harter) Becher.

Philip was a graduate of the 1948 class from Stratford High School. He served in the Air Force as a tail gunner from 1948 - 1952. He was united in marriage to Frances “Snooks” Fleischmann on October 1, 1955. Together they farmed Arcadia Fryers for 26 years, then retired and moved to Winona, Minn. Phil was devoted to his faith and family.

Phil was the loving father of Ed (Nola) Becher, Dan (Kathleen) Becher, Pat (Kathy) Becher, Mike (Deb) Becher, Ann (John) Tschan, Jerry (Kim) Becher and Beth (Darrell) Nelson; proud grandpa of Ben (Christy) Sehl, Philip (Jieun) Becher, Paul, Paige, Patrick, Chance, Willow, Nicky, Ricky, Brianna, Karli and Jeremy Becher, Paula (Pete) Rohde, Chad (Jen) Tschan, Jesse (Lydia) Stiehl, Jessica (Luke) Christensen, Ellen and Matthew Nelson; great-grandchildren: Will, Carter and Camp Sehl, Amanda (Nick) Brown, Ashley and Allie Tschan; and greatgreat- grandson, Tanner Brown. Phil is survived by a sister, Jeannette Schuster; sisters-in-law: Bertie, Jean and Elaine Becher, Mary Lou Sauer, Bernice Tlusty and Betsy (Jerry) Koch, brother-in-law, Gene Kalmon, and many, many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances; granddaughter, Brittany Stiehl; five brothers, five sisters and many in-laws.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona, Minn., with the Reverend Mark McNea presiding. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until the time of Mass, with the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Winona, Minn. Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements. www.hofffuneral.com.

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