AUGUST BECKER is one of the younger generation who is making a success of agricultural pursuits in operating the old home place in Washington township. He is a native of Hall County, his natal day being April 4, 1876, a son of Fritz Becker, a record of whom will be found elsewhere in this volume.
February 27, 1901 August Becker was united in marriage to Miss Amelia Ewoldt, like her husband a native of Hall County, a daughter of Cay and Elizabeth Ewoldt, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this volume. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Becker has been blessed with five children, whose names are: Alfred, Matilda, Bertha, Bernard and Walter, all of whom are at home.
Mr. Becker is engaged in general farming and the raising of Poland China hogs and Short Horn cattle, both branches of his business bringing him good annual returns. His place is well equipped having been improved by his father, the barn being one of the landmarks of the neighborhood, its erection having been made more than forty years ago.
The religious faith of the family is that of the Lutheran church, and Mr. Becker is serving his school district as treasurer, holding this responsible position for the last seven years. The family are held in the highest esteem, and their friends to-day are they who have known them since childhood.
