Donald Benjamin Ralf (1945 ~ 2008)
RALF, HARRINGTON, HANSON, HENZE, FISTLER, ANDREWS, DECKER AND ISSACSON
Posted By: Gerhardt Leffler (email)
Date: 6/2/2008 at 19:15:34
*** IN LOVING MEMORY OF ***
Donald Ralf, 63, of Marshalltown, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 at the Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center Emergency Room. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 2, at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Maddick of the Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-7:00 p.m. on Sunday. A memorial fund is being established. For condolences, please visit the funeral home's website. Born Donald Benjamin Ralf on March 29th, 1945, in Marshalltown, he was the only child born to Harold and Myrtle (Harrington) Ralf. He graduated from the Marshalltown High School in 1963 and attended the Marshalltown Community College. Don was married to Patti for 22 years and later, after a motorcycle trip to Phoenix, AZ, was united in marriage to Marilyn Hanson. They were married on October 21, 1991. Don was a fireman from the City of Marshalltown and owned and operated Greentone Lawn Care during this same time. He enjoyed motorcycles, horses, camping, meeting people and tractors- especially John Deere. He was a member of the Marshall Masonic Lodge, HOG (Harley Owner’s Group) and GWRA (Goldwing Rider’s Association). Left to cherish his memory are Marilyn, his loving wife of 16 years, son Ryan (fiancé Thai Nguyen) of State Center, step-sons Doug and Randy Henze of State Center, grandchildren Jeffry, Daniel, Ella and Adam, his uncle Marion (Laura) Ralf of Marshalltown, three cousins: Phyllis Fistler, Margaret Andrews and Joann Decker all of Marshalltown and his dog, Andy. In death he has rejoined his parents, aunt Helen Issacson and her companion, Bill Ankrum.
MITCHELL FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is caring for the family and the arrangements.
1209 Iowa Avenue West
Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
USA
PHONE: (641) 844-1234
FAX: (641) 844-1237
EMAIL: mffh@marshallnet.com
WEBSITE: http://www.mitchellfh.com/
MITCHELL FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
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