Carolyn Becher, 68

Carolyn Becher died Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 68.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in North Prairie, Minn., with Father Glenn Krystosek officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Carolyn has always cared about everyone’s health and safety. At this time, her wishes were to keep the service small, so it is for immediate family only. She requested a gathering for all family and friends at a later date, when there are fewer COVID concerns.

Carolyn Mary Trettel was born Jan. 26, 1953, in Little Falls to Carl and Loretta (Fussy) Trettel. She was raised on a farm near North Prairie, Minn. Carolyn graduated from Royalton High School in 1971 and obtained her bachelor’s degree in teaching from St. Cloud State University. Carolyn married Eugene Becher on July 29, 1988. For many years, when time allowed, they enjoyed traveling the United States together. Carolyn was a dedicated art and special education teacher for 47 years; most of those years were with the Eden Valley-Watkins school district. She was a very strong advocate for the Arts and their correlation with other subjects. She believed art led to a more enriched life. Carolyn was nominated Teacher of the Year. She was very creative, and she worked very hard to ensure she was teaching within the latest techniques and technology that would benefit her students. Carolyn was very talented herself, creating clothing, crafts, jewelry, and artwork for others’ enjoyment. She sold her own creations at the Little Falls Art & Craft Fair and many other venues throughout the years. She was a religious education teacher in Paynesville for many years, and she did all of her daily activities “for the honor and glory of God.” she was always helping those around her in any way she could, and encouraged others to do the same. Carolyn wanted so much to make things better for everyone around her. She was always there to share her faith, a prayer, a helping hand, a fun project, a special treat, and to visit. The time she shared meant so much, and Carolyn will be dearly missed by all who love her.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, and infant sister Mary Trettel.

She is survived by her husband Eugene Becher; brother Leo (and Cindi) Trettel; sister Theresia Sutton (and Gerald Norberg); stepsons Brion (and Jamie) Becher, and Richard Becher; grandsons Rion Becher, Alexander Becher, and Nathan Becher; nieces and nephews Sarah (and Josh) Rosvold, Paul Weinand, Diana (and Reese) Gronau, Keith (and Venna) Trettel, Daniel Sutton, Stephanie Trettel, and Adrian Trettel (and Emily Schneider); great-nieces and nephews Alizah Gronau, Alaynah Gronau, Eian Rosvold, Adelise Rosvold, Emerson Rosvold, and Seelen Trettel.

Arrangements are with Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service.