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Ronald Becker

January 31, 1929 — May 31, 2020

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Becker, Ronald H.
Loving Husband
Jan. 31, 1929 - May 31, 2020
60 Year Resident of Saint Paul Park

Ron, age 91, a kind and gentle soul, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2020 at White Pines Assisted Living after a courageous 16 month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Mary Becker, his brothers Merlin and Leroy Becker, other family members and dear friends.  Ron is survived by Theresa (Anibas) his loving wife of over 64 years, his sister, Marcie Jilk, many beloved nieces, nephews and godchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many, many very dear friends.

A devout Catholic and man of strong faith, Ron was a very active member of Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for 60 years.  Ron was also a 40 year member of the Saint Paul Park - Newport Lions Club.

Memorial Mass will be 11 am, Friday, August 28, 2020 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation starting at 9:30 am until the time of service.  Interment in the church cemetery.  Masks will be REQUIRED to attend the service.  For the health and safety of all who knew and loved Ron, the luncheon will not be held following the burial.

LIVESTREAM INFORMATION :  Ron's service will be live streamed, starting at 11:00 am on August 28th, and can be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of this page and CLICK PLAY to begin.  Please leave a message of support on our Tribute Wall or complete the HeartStrings message form to let the family know you were able to watch the service

While maintaining social distancing guidelines, we are now able to accommodate gatherings while abiding to a 50% capacity at the facility. The use of face masks by attendees is required at indoor events, and we will continue taking the necessary steps to keep your families safe. Expressions of sympathy during this time can be left on the condolences page available on the obituary portion on our website. We also encourage you to view the video tribute once it becomes available or complete the HeartStrings online sympathy page with the link above.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, August 28, 2020

9:30 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Kok Funeral Home & Cremation Service- SPP

1201 Portland Ave, St. Paul Park, MN 55071

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Memorial Mass

Friday, August 28, 2020

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Kok Funeral Home & Cremation Service- SPP

1201 Portland Ave, St. Paul Park, MN 55071

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Interment

Selby Avenue and Hastings Avenue

, Saint Paul Park, MN 55071

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