Judith “Judy” Margaret (Rabe) Becklund, 81, died Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her residence with her husband by her side.
Judy was born on November 12, 1941 to Clifford and Margaret (Wiebusch) Rabe and grew up on a farm in Gilford Township in rural Wabasha County. She attended Boss Country School in Gilford Township until the 8th grade and then attended Wabasha High School, which she graduated from in 1958.
After graduation she moved to St. Paul and it was there that she met her husband, Glenn Becklund. They were married on November 26, 1960. Together they have three children. They lived in St. Paul until September 1980 when they purchased Millville Oil Company in Millville, MN, which they operated with their sons. They later renamed the company Becklund’s Auto Repair and Towing, which they continue to operate. Judy was the bookkeeper for the company up until the time of her death.
She was a long-time member of the Millville Sportsman’s Club and a faithful, dedicated member of Hilltop Fellowship Church in rural Millville.
Judy is survived by her husband, Glenn, one daughter, Kathie (Gary) Erickson, two sons, Scott (Char) Becklund and Gary (Jane) Becklund, all of Millville; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Janet (Eugene) Hein of Millville; sister-in-law, Lynette Fjellman of Brooklyn Center; brother-in-law, Donald Timmerman of Winnipeg, Canada; aunts, Julia Siefert and Loa (Floyd) Olson; and cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and in-laws, Albert and Valborg Becklund.
Judy’s funeral service for family, including her church family, will be held on Saturday, December 31st at 10:00 a.m. at the Hilltop Fellowship Church in rural Millville with Pastor Steve Buss officiating, with a public celebration of life being held at noon at the Millville American Legion.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Memories and condolences of Judy may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
Please accept my sympathy for everyone. The many years she was with you was a blessing that will keep on living with you. Prayers for healing your hearts. Love Lisa ❤️
Dear Kathie, Gary, and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May God’s love be with you and help you through this difficult time! Peace be with you!
Steve and Stephanie Kreofsky
Dear Glenn and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and will miss talking with Judy on your trip home from appointments. She was a special caring lady who loved hearing about what was happening with her friends. She is at Home now with no pain in Jesus arms. Our love to Glenn and her family.
Marlin and Karen Graves
To Glenn and Family,
Heard the news about Judy’s passing from my mom. Many thanks for the hospitality you provided to my brothers and I as kids with summer visits to the auto shop and playing in the Zumbro river. Pleasant memories still remain of those times. I am sure Judy has left many others with similar experiences.
Much sympathy,
Matt