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Ralph Ecker Obituary

SANFORD, Maine - Ralph O. Ecker Jr., 83, of Sanford, Maine, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

Ralph is survived by his wife Jeanne T. (Morin) Ecker of 63 years; son Sonny Ecker and wife Darlene; daughter Kathy Russ and husband David; grandchildren Sonny Ecker Jr., and wife Jessica, David Ecker and wife Christina, Tiffany Ecker and partner Trevor, Adam Russ and wife Olga and Kevin Russ; as well as great-grandchildren Rylee Collins, Kennedy, Joley and Katelyn Ecker and Sophia Russ.

Ralph was a loving father, husband and grandfather and friend to all. Ralph was an Air Force Veteran. He worked as a police officer in Somersworth, N.H. for five years. He then retired from Purity Supreme of Rochester, N.H. after 21 years.

He loved to travel with his wife Jeanne and enjoyed rooting for the Red Sox and Patriots. Ralph was always there for family and friends and will be greatly missed.

SERVICES: Funeral services for Ralph will be private. Ralph will be laid to rest at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Springvale, Maine.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Foster's Daily Democrat from Nov. 19 to Nov. 22, 2019.

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Bob and Donna Duffy

November 26, 2019

To Jeanne and the Ecker family we are so sorry for Ralph's passing cherish the memories with family and friends may He rest in peace

charles & linda tripp

November 24, 2019

sonny sorry to see your dad passed keep your memories close

Gil Cartier

November 23, 2019

Sonny, Darlene and Family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember him as a Somersworth Policeman. May the Good Lord Jesus help see you through this difficult time and may He bless you all.
Gil & Georgette Cartier

Pat & Tom Massa

November 20, 2019

Sonny, Kathy, Darlene, Dave and all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren,
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful uncle to have. Thinking of all the fun times in Somersworth on the hill and of course Milton at camp. I'm here for you guys if or when you need me. I have you all in my prayers and sending you hugs and love. What a great picture you guys put in here. Just like him always smiling and ready for a good time.
Love you tons

November 20, 2019

Sonny, Darlene and family

So very sorry for the loss of your father. May your memories help you through this difficult time.

Gail (Neal) Cole

November 19, 2019

So sorry for your loss, I worked with Ralph many years ago on the Police Dept in Somersworth, He was without a doubt one of the best liked Officers on the force RIP

Terry Emery

November 19, 2019

Sonny, Darlene and family I'm so sorry for your loss. Ralph was a wonderful man. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all! Gregg and Terry

Linda Nadeau

November 19, 2019

Tiffany,
So sorry of the loss of your grandfather. I hope sweet memories help your family through this difficult time.

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