Ralph G. McAllister, age 75, passed away suddenly, October 13, 2019, at his home. He was born February 8, 1944 in Danville, son of the late Harry and Anna (Bredbenner) McAllister.
Ralph served in the U.S. Marine Corps where he honorably performed his duties at Camp David with the 8th & I Ceremonial Marines from 1963-1966 and during the Vietnam War from 1967-1968.
He was a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper after 26 years of service. Ralph was instrumental in the start up of Camp Cadet Troop H during his time on the force. After his retirement he served as a Deputy Chief of Dauphin County Sheriff's Department.
Ralph was an avid reader who spent countless hours studying his ancestral roots. But above all loved spending time with his family, friends, and especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of many organizations including: the former Elizabethville VFW, the Fraternal Order of the Police, National Trooper Coalition, Retired State Police Assoc of PA, Columbia County Historical Society and the Millersburg Rod and Gun Club.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley A. (Klinger) McAllister; 3 sons, Bryan McAllister, Elizabethville, Bradley (Jill) McAllister, Mechanicsburg and Harry (Gigi) McAllister, Elizabethville; Daughter, Lanette (Bob) Bradley, Richfield, OH; 7 Grandchildren, Marisa Bradley, Hayden McAllister, Bryar McAllister, Kyra Bradley, Brennen McAllister, Bryce McAllister and Brinlee Hubler; Brother, John McAllister, Danville.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Rodney and James.
There will be a memorial service held at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes Ltd, Elizabethville on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11 AM. There will be a visitation from 10-11 AM. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.
Ralph served in the U.S. Marine Corps where he honorably performed his duties at Camp David with the 8th & I Ceremonial Marines from 1963-1966 and during the Vietnam War from 1967-1968.
He was a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper after 26 years of service. Ralph was instrumental in the start up of Camp Cadet Troop H during his time on the force. After his retirement he served as a Deputy Chief of Dauphin County Sheriff's Department.
Ralph was an avid reader who spent countless hours studying his ancestral roots. But above all loved spending time with his family, friends, and especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of many organizations including: the former Elizabethville VFW, the Fraternal Order of the Police, National Trooper Coalition, Retired State Police Assoc of PA, Columbia County Historical Society and the Millersburg Rod and Gun Club.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley A. (Klinger) McAllister; 3 sons, Bryan McAllister, Elizabethville, Bradley (Jill) McAllister, Mechanicsburg and Harry (Gigi) McAllister, Elizabethville; Daughter, Lanette (Bob) Bradley, Richfield, OH; 7 Grandchildren, Marisa Bradley, Hayden McAllister, Bryar McAllister, Kyra Bradley, Brennen McAllister, Bryce McAllister and Brinlee Hubler; Brother, John McAllister, Danville.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Rodney and James.
There will be a memorial service held at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes Ltd, Elizabethville on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11 AM. There will be a visitation from 10-11 AM. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.
Ralph G. McAllister, age 75, passed away suddenly, October 13, 2019, at his home. He was born February 8, 1944 in Danville, son of the late Harry and Anna (Bredbenner) McAllister.
Ralph served in the U.S. Marine Corps where he honorably performed his duties at Camp David with the 8th & I Ceremonial Marines from 1963-1966 and during the Vietnam War from 1967-1968.
He was a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper after 26 years of service. Ralph was instrumental in the start up of Camp Cadet Troop H during his time on the force. After his retirement he served as a Deputy Chief of Dauphin County Sheriff's Department.
Ralph was an avid reader who spent countless hours studying his ancestral roots. But above all loved spending time with his family, friends, and especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of many organizations including: the former Elizabethville VFW, the Fraternal Order of the Police, National Trooper Coalition, Retired State Police Assoc of PA, Columbia County Historical Society and the Millersburg Rod and Gun Club.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley A. (Klinger) McAllister; 3 sons, Bryan McAllister, Elizabethville, Bradley (Jill) McAllister, Mechanicsburg and Harry (Gigi) McAllister, Elizabethville; Daughter, Lanette (Bob) Bradley, Richfield, OH; 7 Grandchildren, Marisa Bradley, Hayden McAllister, Bryar McAllister, Kyra Bradley, Brennen McAllister, Bryce McAllister and Brinlee Hubler; Brother, John McAllister, Danville.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Rodney and James.
There will be a memorial service held at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes Ltd, Elizabethville on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11 AM. There will be a visitation from 10-11 AM. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.
Ralph served in the U.S. Marine Corps where he honorably performed his duties at Camp David with the 8th & I Ceremonial Marines from 1963-1966 and during the Vietnam War from 1967-1968.
He was a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper after 26 years of service. Ralph was instrumental in the start up of Camp Cadet Troop H during his time on the force. After his retirement he served as a Deputy Chief of Dauphin County Sheriff's Department.
Ralph was an avid reader who spent countless hours studying his ancestral roots. But above all loved spending time with his family, friends, and especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of many organizations including: the former Elizabethville VFW, the Fraternal Order of the Police, National Trooper Coalition, Retired State Police Assoc of PA, Columbia County Historical Society and the Millersburg Rod and Gun Club.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley A. (Klinger) McAllister; 3 sons, Bryan McAllister, Elizabethville, Bradley (Jill) McAllister, Mechanicsburg and Harry (Gigi) McAllister, Elizabethville; Daughter, Lanette (Bob) Bradley, Richfield, OH; 7 Grandchildren, Marisa Bradley, Hayden McAllister, Bryar McAllister, Kyra Bradley, Brennen McAllister, Bryce McAllister and Brinlee Hubler; Brother, John McAllister, Danville.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Rodney and James.
There will be a memorial service held at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes Ltd, Elizabethville on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11 AM. There will be a visitation from 10-11 AM. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.
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