(KNOX) – A Grand Forks native who served in the North Dakota House of Representatives has died. Richard “Rich” Becker was a Republican who served District 43 from 2015 to 2018.
He served on both the Human Services and Political Subdivisions committees. He was also on the Economic Impact, Health Services, Education Policy and Higher Education interim committees.
His obituary says that he focused on higher education and regional economic development. He was also the chair for the Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority and eventually was the CEO of environmental engineering firm Bactee Systems.
Becker is survived by his wife, Joanne, his three children, and seven grandchildren. He was 84 years old.
A visitation will be at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks on this Friday from 4-5pm and a prayer service will follow. His funeral service will be Saturday at 11am at East Walle Lutheran Church in Thompson.
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