DDonald R. Becker, 67, Washburn, ND formerly of Linton, ND died November 4, 2015 at his residence near Washburn after a long illness. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday November 11, 2015 at Myers Funeral Home, Linton, ND.Don was born November 28, 1947 in Des Moines, IA to Doyle & Luella Becker. He graduated from Fargo North High School in 1966 and North Dakota State University in 1970. He received his law degree from the University of Arizona, Tucson in 1973. He practiced law in Arizona for a number of years before returning to North Dakota to continue his practice in Fargo until 1998. He was the Emmons County States Attorney from 1998 until his retirement in December 2014 when he moved to his cabin on the Missouri River near Washburn, ND. He was a unique, kind, honest, fair, loyal, "say it like it is" father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was an avid reader, sports fanatic and he loved the outdoors. He loved watching the Missouri River flow and taking in the peace and serenity it offered to him. One of his greatest joys was watching the many children in his life learn, play and grow up before his eyes. He will always be remembered for his boisterous laugh and his kind heart. Don is survived by his son Donnie (Julie) Becker, West Fargo; his step sons Joel (Bridget) Dickinson, Phoenix, AZ; Sean (Angie) Dickinson, Fargo, ND; Granddaughter Kiera Becker; Grandsons Ben, Jack and Sam Dickinson, Matthew and Isaac Dickinson; Brother David (Lisa) Becker, Argusville, ND; Sister Carol (George) Williams, Shell Knob, MO; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Please visit www.goetzfuneralhomes.com or www.myersfh.com to sign the online register book and leave memories of Don with his family.