Ralph Postlethwait

His Legacy.... Ralph Dale Postlethwait, age 82, of Caldwell, Ohio died Friday morning (March 30, 2007) at his residence. He was born January 18, 1925 in Wallace, W.V. a son of the late Columbus Everett and Georgie L. (Boggess) Postlethwait. Ralph served and protected his country with the Army in the European Theater during WWII. He was a Private First Class with the 350th Infantry Regiment and was also a member of the 88th "Blue Devil" Infantry Division. Ralph was a member of the Belle Valley American Legion Post # 641, Caldwell VFW Post #4721, United Mine Workers of America Local #1604, Past Member of the Operating Engineers. He was an avid outdoorsman including hunting, camping and fishing. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling. He was also a NASCAR fan and ushered several races. He never missed a race in over 50 years. His Family... He is survived by Wife Patricia Ann (Cooper) Postlethwait of the home, whom he married May 25, 1949; 2 Sons Randy A. (Laura) Postlethwait of Shreveport, LA and Richard D. (Christy) Postlethwait of Caldwell; Daughter Beverly R. of Caldwell; 4 Grandchildren Bryan, Renae, Zach and Michael; 2 Great Grandchildren Andrew and Lizzie. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers Columbus Everett Jr., Victor Earl, Donald Edward and George Gerald Postlethwait. His Farewell Service... Friends will be received Monday (April 2, 2007) from 6 to 8 pm at the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 609 West Street, Caldwell, Ohio 43724. A Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel at 8:00 pm with the Pastor Terry Schmelzenbach Officiating. The Noble County Veterans Service Organization will hold military services at the funeral home. A private committal service will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be directed to the Caldwell Fire Company Inc., P.O. Box #24, Caldwell, OH 43724. You may share a fond memory of Ralph by signing our online guestbook or by calling (740) 732-1311.

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