Obituary of Ralph Ernst Adolph Becker

Ralph E.A. Becker Jr. was born at Wheelus AFB Tripoli, Libya North Africa on April 6, 1961 to his loving parents Ralph E. A. Becker Sr. and Doris Becker. He passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Tucson, Arizona on April 4th, 2019. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kayla Louise Becker, his paternal and maternal grandparents, an uncle and numerous aunts. He is survived by the love of his life, his loving wife Susan, daughter Kimberly Hingle, granddaughter Alexandra Hingle, son in law, Joel Hingle. His parents Ralph and Doris Becker, sister Theresa Pritchard, brother in law Steven Pritchard, nephews Ryan McDonough, Larry Barbeau and wife Megan, great nephew Caden Barbeau and great niece Marissa Biggs. He is also survived by his two "Brothers From Other Mothers" Richard Baumgartner and Robert Wolter. His two loving aunts and uncles: Janice and Henry Stukey and Janette and Charles Riley along with many cousins. Ralph graduated from Santa Rita High School, Tucson AZ. Class of 1979, after which he joined the US Air Force. He proudly served his country for 10 years. He worked as a welder before becoming a trucker. He and wife Susan became team drivers on an 18 wheeler. They were able to combine work and pleasure by enjoying as much sightseeing as possible while traveling over this great country. They gave up teaming 2 ½ years ago - so Susan could pursue her schooling and achieve her accounting degree. Ralph took a job driving for C.R. England and delivered merchandise for Walmart stores within Arizona. This allowed him to be home with his loving wife for a part of his day. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and family. His memorial service will be held at Adair Funeral Homes Dodge Chapel, 1050 N Dodge Blvd, Tucson, Arizona 85716 on April 27th 2019 at 1:00pm.