Ralph was born and raised in Oak Park, IL, graduating from Oak Park High School. Shortly afterwards he joined the Navy during WW II as an aviation metalsmith third class and served for two years.
Ralph worked in the trucking industry where he was co-owner of F. Landon Cartage Company of Chicago and dedicated many years to the business. He prided himself in being an active member of the Lombard Bible Church where he served as an usher up to the time of his death. He participated in many projects including the remolding of the church. He also oversaw the church finances for many years.
After retirement he and his wife enjoyed traveling the country in their RV along with good friends from the Lombard Bible Church. He was a member of the YMCA where he enjoyed the water aerobics class taught by his wife. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Lombard for many years.
Ralph was born and raised in Oak Park, IL, graduating from Oak Park High School. Shortly afterwards he joined the Navy during WW II as an aviation metalsmith third class and served for two years.
Ralph worked in the trucking industry where he was co-owner of F. Landon Cartage Company of Chicago and dedicated many years to the business. He prided himself in being an active member of the Lombard Bible Church where he served as an usher up to the time of his death. He participated in many projects including the remolding of the church. He also oversaw the church finances for many years.
After retirement he and his wife enjoyed traveling the country in their RV along with good friends from the Lombard Bible Church. He was a member of the YMCA where he enjoyed the water aerobics class taught by his wife. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Lombard for many years.
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