Ralph was a cornerstone in the Village of Peotone. He served as commander and was a 68 yr. member of the Peotone American Legion Post 392. He was instrumental in constructing the Legion Hall on North Street. He was past president of Peotone Chamber of Commerce and the oldest living member of the Peotone Fire Department. Ralph was an active member of the Peotone United Methodist Church, serving on the board of trustees for many years, and was significantly involved in 2 major remodeling projects. World travelers, Ralph & Ruth visited 47 countries during his lifetime. He also enjoyed navy reunions with fellow destroyer shipmates. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening with his friends and was a founding member of the Peotone Conservative Garden Club. A dog lover, Ralph was often seen riding his motor scooter with his dog Herman in the sidecar. Ralph was a life-long Cub fan. He attended his first Cub game in 1931- "Wait 'til next year... "
Preceding him in death were his infant son, Douglas, and his brothers - Gerald and Robert. Ralph is survived by Ruth, his wife of 63 years, Jane (Mike) Jones of Peotone, Sally (Jim) Flynn of Sacramento, and Nancy (Eric) Lundahl of LaGrange Park. Grandchildren include Adam Jones, Abby (Chris) Jarchow, Ian (fiancée Jessica Jochim) McLean, Megan (David Morales) McLean, and Grant Lundahl.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home in Peotone on Friday, September 12, 2014 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the Peotone United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Richard Young officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Peotone Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Peotone United Methodist Church would be appreciated.
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Ralph was a cornerstone in the Village of Peotone. He served as commander and was a 68 yr. member of the Peotone American Legion Post 392. He was instrumental in constructing the Legion Hall on North Street. He was past president of Peotone Chamber of Commerce and the oldest living member of the Peotone Fire Department. Ralph was an active member of the Peotone United Methodist Church, serving on the board of trustees for many years, and was significantly involved in 2 major remodeling projects. World travelers, Ralph & Ruth visited 47 countries during his lifetime. He also enjoyed navy reunions with fellow destroyer shipmates. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening with his friends and was a founding member of the Peotone Conservative Garden Club. A dog lover, Ralph was often seen riding his motor scooter with his dog Herman in the sidecar. Ralph was a life-long Cub fan. He attended his first Cub game in 1931- "Wait 'til next year... "
Preceding him in death were his infant son, Douglas, and his brothers - Gerald and Robert. Ralph is survived by Ruth, his wife of 63 years, Jane (Mike) Jones of Peotone, Sally (Jim) Flynn of Sacramento, and Nancy (Eric) Lundahl of LaGrange Park. Grandchildren include Adam Jones, Abby (Chris) Jarchow, Ian (fiancée Jessica Jochim) McLean, Megan (David Morales) McLean, and Grant Lundahl.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home in Peotone on Friday, September 12, 2014 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the Peotone United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Richard Young officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Peotone Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Peotone United Methodist Church would be appreciated.
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