Martha June Becker

Martha (Marty) June Becker (nee Shoop), 83, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at her home after a short illness. She was born March 6, 1939 in Sandusky, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past four months moving recently from Elyria, although she lived most of her adult life in Vermilion. Martha grew up in Huron and graduated from Huron High School in 1957. Martha also worked in the early 1960's at Lyman Boat Works as a secretary. Martha loved collecting antiques, Victorian decor, visiting the flea market, old movies, the lake and her dogs. She is survived by her sons, Dean Kreger of Gallatin, TN, Drew (Teresa) Kreger of Lorain, and Darrin Brown of Vermilion: grandchildren, Matthew Kreger, of TN, Meghan (Emerson) Castro of NY, Jenna (Thomas) Beckett of Amherst Twp, and Jessica Kreger of Lorain; great grandson, Thomas Beckett, III; great granddaughter Ezra Lee Anne Kreger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Ruth (nee Diehr) Shoop. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 11 am until the time of service at 12 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.  The Reverend Cooper will officiate. The family suggests memorial contributions to Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.