Marvin L. Becker

Marvin L. Becker, age 79 resident of, Ashtabula, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ashtabula. Born October 15, 1931 in Painesville Ohio, to Dorothy and Arthur Becker. Marvin served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1997 after 15 years from Northfield Park as a horse groomer. He loved horses and animals. He is survived by his Daughter, Karen (Richard) Ranallo of Geneva; Step Son, Rusty Ribblett of Ashtabula; Step Daughter, Debbie (Terry) Myers of Jefferson; Brother, Judson Becker of Indiana; Grandchildren, Stephanie Ranallo, Kelly Myers, and Christine Ribblett. He was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Shirlee Becker. Funeral Services will be private. Final Resting Place will be at Perry Cemetery. Contributions may be made to American Standard Bred Adoption Program, S6039 A. Pedretti Lane, Desoto, WI 54624 www.4thhorses.com; Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Rd, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 or the Ashtabula Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave. Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041.