Adam Ross Becker

Adam Ross Becker, 32, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on July 31, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1992, in Highland Park, Illinois.

Adam was a graduate of the University of Denver and a true citizen of the world. After college, he spent a year traveling through India, igniting a lifelong passion for exploration. That passion led him to guide gap-year students on immersive journeys across Costa Rica, Greece, Italy, Peru, Chile, and India, to name a few.

Fluent in four languages-English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Italian-and proficient in Hindi, Adam had a gift for connecting with people across cultures. He continued to thrive in the adventure travel industry and most recently served as Sales and Marketing Operations Lead at Mountain Travel Sobek. There, he brought both intellect and curiosity to his work, mastering new professional skills nearly every day.

Adam could sip chai with grandmothers in India, tango in Argentina, salsa dance in Mexico, befriend the building handyman in Chicago, or share a beer with the family who owned the local shoe repair shop-just as easily as he could lead a meeting with his company's CEO about the technological future of the business.

Known as "Mr. Popular" in every social setting-from Beber summer camp to high school to his post-college job at a neighborhood restaurant-Adam's charisma and quick wit made him magnetic. The students he led on trips admired him deeply-not only as a guide, but as a mentor and role model. Adam, "Tio," was also adored by his nephew, "Dylancito," who thought he was the funniest person in the world.

Adam will be remembered for his ability to make friends wherever he went. His warmth, spirit, and dry (very dry) sense of humor touched everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his mother, Mindy Becker-Jones (Greg Jones); sister, Julie Becker (Daniel Gordon); beloved nephews, Dylan and Ryan; and maternal grandfather, David Greenberg. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Becker; paternal grandfather Benjamin Becker; paternal grandmother Marilyn Blaushild; and maternal grandmother, Cynthia Greenberg.

A private ceremony was held in his honor. In honor of Adam's memory, donations may be made to Beber Camp. Contributions will go toward scholarships, providing an opportunity for all to experience the community he cherished. To donate, please visit www.bebercamp.com/donate and dedicate your gift in Adam's name.