Beloved husband of Stephanie, Winter Park, FL passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 after losing his battle with Lung Cancer. Ralph is survived by his wife Stephanie and two daughters: Jennifer Leigh Weeks, her husband Jerad and their two children Aiden and Emily; Jessica Paige Whatton, her husband Jonathan and their son Wyatt.

Ralph was born and raised in Florida. He recently retired and became a stay at home Papa to his three grandchildren. Ralph enjoyed spending time with the love of his life, his wife Stephanie of 34 years. They were inseparable. He had many people in his "extended" family who will miss him dearly. He was a kind and gentle man.

The family is having a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 11:00 am in the home of his sister in law and brother in law, Ruth and Don Bartelson (2878 Buccaneer Drive, Winter Park, FL). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to "Free to Breathe" (freetobreathe.org) in Ralph's name.