Ralph was born in Perry, Ohio on July 10, 1924. He passed away quietly at the age of 91, August 24, 2015, in St. Petersburg, FL. Ralph is survived by Alice, his loving wife of 66 years, his two sons, Frank and Eric, his daughter, Anndrea (Pruestel), three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Ralph moved his family from Ohio to St. Petersburg in 1956. He then established his own air conditioning company which he successfully ran for over fifty years. Ralph enjoyed fishing, skin diving, flying, and hunting, as well as traveling over much of North America and Europe. He also was a member of the JRB Hunt Club for 47 years, the last 22 years as owner and operator.

Ralph will be remembered for his love of life and his wonderful attitude. He had a positive influence on many people as he showed us all how to live life to its fullest.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at the Wyoming Antelope Club (3700 � 126th Ave. N., Pinellas Park). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Suncoast Hospice.