Racine- Greg Anthony Ralph, 50, passed away at Kindred Hospital in Milwaukee on Thursday, February 17, 2011 from complications of congestive heart failure.
Greg was born in Kenosha on November 10, 1960 to Edwin and Dolores “Dorothy” (nee: Sepanski) Ralph. He was a proud graduate of Gateway Technical College.
During his career, Greg enjoyed working at the Elks’ Club in Kenosha and DePelecyn Tool and Die Co. in Racine. Catholic by faith, he attended St. Casimir Church in Kenosha and St. Lucy Church in Racine. Among his interests, he enjoyed fishing; watching comedy – especially The Three Stooges; and, above all, he loved being a dad and spending time with his beloved daughter, Katie.
Surviving are his former wife, Colleen (nee: Bayer) Ralph; their daughter, Katie Lynne Ralph; dear mother, Dorothy Ralph; brother, Ronald (Shari) Ralph; sisters, Linda Mercer, Karen Ralph and Kristine Ralph; nieces, Megan and Saryna Mercer; nephew, Brandon Lundy; great-niece, Cloe Lester; sister-in-law, Lynn Bayer; other special relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name.
Greg was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Ralph; sister, Paula Sjolander; brother, Larry Ralph; infant brother, Joseph; infant sister, Laura; niece, Stephanie Lundy; and by Colleen’s parents, Clarence and Jocelyn Bayer.
A memorial service celebrating Greg’s life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 5-7 pm. In accordance with Greg’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will be at St. Casimir Cemetery (3308 – 47thStreetin Kenosha) on Wednesday at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association has been suggested.
Angela Mercer says
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you! I Love you all very much, you are my Kenosha Family!
Betty kent says
My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely. Betty Kent
dawn Skodowski says
My sympathy goes out to you and your family
Jean and Linda says
Hey Karen and the rest of the Ralph family, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Peace to you all. Jean and PeWee
Phyllis Metallo says
Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I understand the pain you are going through. I am in your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I am here if you need anything.
Mike & Jo says
Our prayers are with you and your family. Remember to celebrate the life in this time of sorrow.
merrie & Greg Kazian says
We are so sorry for your loss. Greg is in a much better place and we have to remember all the good times and know he is with us still
Vikki Johnson Wendling says
To the family our deepest sympathy to all of you for you loss. No words can express our thoughts at this time.
Vikki Johnson/Wendling and the Johnson Family
Karen Ralph says
My dearest Greg I am going to miss you so much.No more pain. Only God knows why he wanted you this soon. But i will always love you my Big brother.We had some good times.Love your little sister Karen
Holly Walz says
Dear Karen & Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Greg. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sending big hugs your way, Holly and Kevin Walz.
Robert & Dawn Russell says
Our hearts and prayers go out to you on the loss of such a dear loved one. May God comfort you and hold you.
Marlana and Rose says
Karen,
We are are sorry for your lost. Rose and i will keep your family in our prayers.
Johnsons says
Katie
You have our deepest sympathy at this sad time. We are here for you if you need anything. We love you Katie, your second family Stan, Deb, and Courtney
northside says
Greg dude you will be missed.We always had a good laugh when we got together. Its a sad day. RIP brother.
Paul and Laura VanDuyn and Family says
We were very sorry to hear about Greg. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bonnie J Kraemer says
Aunt Dorothy and my dear cousins. I am sorry for the loss of your son and brother. I pray for your family during this sadness.
Bonnie Kraemer
Reno, NV
Sue Ruona says
Ralph family:
No words can express how it feels to loose a son, a brother or a parent. What I can say, is that he’s not suffering and is better living in your memories. I can only empathize with your sorrow. Take care.
Michael says
Sorry for your loss.
Anonymous says
To the Ralph Family, We are sad to hear about Greg. At least he's not in pain anymore. We will miss the big guy! Remember the good times & celebrate his life. Our condolences to the entire family.
tammie tebelius says
karen ,I am so so sorry to hear about GREG , I wish i could have sen him again My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of loss . Hope to talk to you soon . Love ya all , Tammie Teelius
Brent & Therese Murphy says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Forrest Peters says
Please accept my condolences and prayers for your loss of Gregg. My heart is deeply saddened by his death and may the Lord watch over him for evermore.