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1923 - 2009
Age: 85
CHIDDISTER, Ralph E.
Paw Paw
Ralph passed away Tuesday morning, March 24, 2009 at Bronson LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw. He was born June 4, 1923 in Ligonier, IN the son of the late Raleigh and Alta (Hire) Chiddister. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater and most significantly on Iwo Jima. Ralph was employed for 35 years as a drive for Hostess , Ringle Express and Chucks Wrecker Service until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church, the American Legion, McGowan-Johnson Post # 68, Paw Paw and Teamster Local #7. He was a fan of U of Michigan Basketball and an avid fan of Paw Paw High School Girls Basketball. On May 11, 1947 in Wolcottville, IN Ralph was united in marriage to Wilma Sweet who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Cindy (Nate) Meeth and Diana Chiddister both of Paw Paw; grandchildren, Scott (Jayne) and Brian Meeth and Mandy (Chris) Hewitt; 4 great grandson, and 5 great granddaughters; several nieces and nephews and his beloved k-9, P.J. He was preceded in death by a great grandson, Dale Scott Meeth and a brother, Paul. A memorial service will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw with Rev. Joe Spackman officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment in Fort Custer National Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paw Paw United Methodist Church. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Larry McKee
mckee23608@yahoo.com
Wednesday April 1, 2009 at
2:01 PM
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Aunt Wilma, Cousins Cindy & Diana,
I'll miss Uncle Ralph. And wish I could have been with the family this past week.
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Debbie Clair
debbie@performancepromo.com
Tuesday March 31, 2009 at
1:38 PM
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I know the loss you feel as my Mom died last October. I remember your dad as a really cool guy when we use to have pajama parties at your house.
I am very sorry for your loss.
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Gail Uminn
Friday March 27, 2009 at
6:48 PM
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Wilma, Cindy, and Diana: my thought, prayers, and fond memories of Ralph are with you at this very sad time.
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Friday March 27, 2009 at
6:33 PM
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Larry Ward Class of '66'
Friday March 27, 2009 at
12:45 PM
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Cindy and family, so very sorry to hear about your father.
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Brenda Boley
doppleganger722@yahoo.com
Wednesday March 25, 2009 at
3:26 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss.God will hold you in His arms to comfort you.
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Ann and Terry Blakely
Wednesday March 25, 2009 at
1:43 AM
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To Wilma, Cindy and all your family members: We are thinking of you at this sad time and hoping the wonderful memories you share will help sustain you.
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Laurel and Dale Sherburn
Tuesday March 24, 2009 at
7:57 PM
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Wilma and Family,
Thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Ralph will be missed. He was a kind and considerate person and will be missed at all the girls basketball games. He was a great supporter of them. Blessings---Laurel and Dale
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