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Ralph Becker Obituary
Kennett Square - Ralph E. Becker, Jr., age 77, of Kennett Square, PA passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019. Ralph graduated from Kennett High School. He had a love for farming, hunting and fishing, and was a member of the FFA Chapter in Kennett. Ralph worked as a chauffeur for J. Bruce Bredin, where he enjoyed driving and antique cars. His biggest passion was driving farmall H tractors and working the family dairy farm in Parkesburg, PA.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 57 years Lorraine; sister Carolyn Palmatary, (predeceased by brother in law Duke Palmatary), brother Kenneth Becker (Pam); six children, Debi Becker-Walls (Jeffrey), Doug Becker (Christine), Kevin Becker, Tom Becker (Kimberly), Sandra Erby, Paula Epps (Dave) and five grandchildren, Tori Walls (Alex), Natalie, Devon, Miranda and Drew.
A visitation will be held on Thursday May 30 from 10-11am followed by a service at 11am at McCrery and Harra Funeral Home, 3710 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington 19808. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery Kennett Square, PA. To send messages of condolence visit www.mccreryandharra.com
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Debi Becker-walls
May 19, 2020
Ralph Becker my daddy o how I love him he made me who I am Ill always treasure that
Lydia Richardson Akrman
May 29, 2019
Ralph was a gentle spirited classmate whom the entire KHS class of 1959 enjoyed attending school with. I remember sharing many classes with Ralph and he always was very nice. Lydia Richardson Akerman KHS class of 1959
May 27, 2019
We cannot imagine the pain your dear family must be experiencing now. Our prayers will include you all. May God give you the ability to cope with your loss. Psalms 94:18-19 *
Richard Bozzone
May 27, 2019
To Ralph's family. Just passing along the sincerest sympathy & condolences from Ralph's Kennett High School Class of 1959. In spirit, we are all thinking of Ralph as we recognize the fragility of life. Bless you all.
Richard Palmatary
May 27, 2019
My Condolences to the Becker Family.
May 25, 2019
My condolences to the Becker family. Ralphie was one of my favorite people from the day I met him! I will miss him Shelley Thawley
May 25, 2019
To my big brother Ralphie who will be sadly missed by all.
We always enjoyed going to our grandmothers farm for picnics and Ralphie loved helping on the farm. He should have been a farmer!
With love
Your little sister Carolyn
Carolyn
May 25, 2019
To my big brother Ralphie who will be sadly missed by all.
We enjoyed good times going to our grandmothers farm for picnics and Ralphie loved helping on the farm. He should have been a farmer!
Love you
Your little Sister Carolyn
Debi Becker-walls
May 25, 2019
The best friend in life is one who always makes you laugh and feel joy that was my daddy Ralph Becker ,my hero .love you daddy ,forever and always
S H
May 25, 2019
My condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Those who have died, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15
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