Rev Ronald C Becker Obituary (1945 - 2021)

Reverend Ronald C. Becker, age 76, of Marion and formerly of Elwood, passed away onto his eternal reward in Heaven on November 25, 2021. Ron was born in Redfield, South Dakota on May 9, 1945, the son of Clifford and Helen (Schmidt) Becker. Ron was a 1963 graduate of Redfield High School in Redfield, South Dakota. He pursued his education and calling by graduating from Miltonvale Wesleyan College in 1967 and was ordained by the Wesleyan Church in 1971. Ron married Mary Darlene (Masat) Becker on July 28, 1967, and they enjoyed 54 years of life together. Ron and Mary welcomed two children into this world, Tim on December 6, 1970, and Peggy on December 13, 1972. Ron pastored for 46 years in Minnesota, Iowa, and Indiana.Ron retired in 2013 from Main Street Wesleyan Church after 24 years of faithful service. Following his retirement, Ron became the director of the Elwood Ministerial Food Pantry. He had many interests and passions in life including music, especially southern gospel music, western movies and television shows, helping people in need, the Chicago Cubs, and more than anything, Ron loved his family and loved God. Ron's legacy lives on through his loving wife of 54 years, Mary; his son, Tim (wife Jennifer) Becker; daughter, Peggy (husband Tim) Tripp; five grandchildren, Aaron Becker, Jenna (husband Josh) Fritts, Bryan Tripp, Brandon Tripp, and Brooke Tripp; sister, Judy Baldwin; and several other extended family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Helen; and a brother-in-law. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 6 :00 pm on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood Chapel. A funeral service to honor Ron's life will immediately follow the visitation at 6:00 pm at Dunnichay Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Gardner officiating. A private family burial will be conducted in the Elwood City Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Ron's honor may be provided to Main Street Wesleyan Church or the Elwood Community Food Pantry through Dunnichay Funeral Home. To share a memory of Ron or to leave his family a special message, please visit www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com