Elsie . (Woike) Becker

Elsie Woike Becker, 97, of Middle Haddam, widow of Joseph Becker Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday Oct. 22nd  with Bonnie, her daughter and caretaker of many years , by her side. Born April 10, 1928 in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Amil and Anne (Appel) Woike of Cromwell. Elsie worked as a bookkeeper for Johnson Subaru before her retirement. She was a member of VFW Post 5095 Auxiliary, served as East Hampton Democratic Registrar of Voters and was a member of the Democratic Town Committee. Elsie was a Girl Scout and Boy Scout Leader, and taught Sunday School at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Middletown. 

She leaves behind her quizzical dog Franklin, her love of flowers and polka dancing, her embroidery, quilting and passion for watching Chris Cuomo, and any opportunity to laugh. Elsie had a kind and generous heart, and having lived through the Great Depression, was always concerned about those in need.

 She is survived by her loving children, Bonnie Becker and Brian Becker of Middle Haddam and Jolene McCann and her husband Denis of Indiana, and four grandchildren whom Elsie adored: Joseph, Alicia, Denis and Katie. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Becker Jr., her siblings Esther Woike, Ruth Johnson, Reynolds Woike, Gertrude Wyer, her twin Evelyn Barr, and Earl Woike.

Services will be held Monday, October 27. Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main St. East Hampton from 9:30AM until 10:30AM. A Funeral Service will follow at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1 East High St East Hampton at 11:00AM, followed by burial in Union Hill Cemetery in Middle Haddam. 

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