Raymond G. Becker, 77, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus.

Born on Dec. 22, 1933, in Kenosha, he was the son of the late Paul and Hedwig (Hammache) Becker. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha and was educated in local schools.

On April 23, 1954, he married Ruth Fonk.

For over 50 years Ray was self-employed as General Contractor of Becker Builders, Inc. He was involved with the building of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Savaglio Dental Clinic, Becker and Villani Accounting, and Merkt’s Cheese.

Ray was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Carpenters Local Union. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving Ray are his wife of 57 years, Ruth of Kenosha; two children, David (Janet) Becker of Huntley, Ill., and Douglas (Kelie) Becker of Kenosha; his grandchildren, Tonya (Kevin) Panyk, and Michael, Aleysha and Amanda Becker; great-grandchildren, Logan, Madison and Aaron Panyk; and four brothers, John (Bonny) Becker of Mequon, Wis., Rudy (Jeanne) Becker of Kenosha, James (Linda) Becker of Somers and Donald J. Becker of Kenosha.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Helmuth; and two sisters, Hattie Morris and Gertrude McNamara.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at St. Mary Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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