Ralph Becker

Ralph “Ralphie” Becker Jr., 74, passed away November 4, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton. He was born on April 13, 1952, to Ralph Sr. and Emma “Opal” (Britt) Becker.

He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish where he was an usher at St. Anselm’s 4:00 p.m. mass. He was a volunteer fireman for Hardin Fire Department, KC member, and worked for over 50 years as a laborer for Alton Labor Union 218 as a gold card member. Ralph loved raising beagle pups for rabbit hunting and loved deer hunting. He was also a fisherman who loved to catfish and fish for crappie.

Ralph was a very proud dad to Ashlee Akins and grandpa to his three grandchildren, Reagan, Nolan, and Harrison.

Also surviving is his sister, Kathleen Wallendorf; brothers Darrell (Anne) Becker and Roger (Annette) Becker; nephews, Ryan (Rachael) Becker, Jason Becker, Gus (Stacy) Wallendorf, Brandon (Melissa) Wallendorf, Andy (Allyson) Wallendorf, and Shawn (Sarah) Becker; nieces, Andrea (Ryan) Waltz, Amber (Chad) Nienke, Emily (Cole) McKinnon, Hayley (Jessie) Rutherford, and Honorary daughter Sawyer Martin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith (Stumpf) Becker; son Ralph Becker III; brother, Danny Becker; and brother-in-law, Gus Wallendorf.

Visitation will be Monday, November 9, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin, IL.

Funeral mass will be Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anselm’s Church in Kampsville, IL.

Burial will follow at St. Norbert’s Cemetery in Hardin, IL.

Memorials can be made to St. Anselm’s Church Fund or Family Choice.

Online condolences can be made at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.

Obit Provided By:
Gress, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home