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Wilfred J. Becklein, 96

Wilfred J. Becklein, a resident of Southold for 25 years, died February 25, 2015. He was 96 years old.

He was born in Brooklyn on December 4, 1918 to Fredrick and Mary Link.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1943-46, earning the Purple Heart and the rank of sergeant prior to discharge. Before he retired, Becklein was a manufacturing supervisor at Nieman Brothers.

Becklein was a member of the Southold American Legion and the Mattituck VFW. His hobbies included surf fishing and woodworking.

Predeceased by his wife, Lilly in 1972, Becklein is survived by his son Robert of Deltona, Florida, grandchildren Chris and Laura of Levittown and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held at Coster Heppner Funeral Home on March 2, 2015. A service was held at the funeral home on March 3, 2015, officiated by Rev. Garrett Johnson. Interment will be at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale.

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