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Ralph Lake Obituary

LAKE Ralph E. Lake, 54, of Circleville, died June 11, 2009 at Berger Hospital. He was born May 16, 1955 in Circleville, the son of John and Anabelle (Carle) Lake, Sr. He was a 1973 graduate of Bishop Flaget High School, 1974 Diesel Mechanic School - Nashville,TN, worked as an Independent Insurance Agent, formerly employed at Western and Southern, J.E. Peters, Inc., Dunlap Company of Williamsport and Northland Farm Equipment. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sunrise Rotary, Pumpkin Show Parade Committee and Knights of Columbus #5297. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Rosalie Moore. He is survived by his wife, Cheri (Peters) Lake; children, JJ, Lindsay and Kaleigh; brother, John (Shirley) Lake, Jr.; sisters, Karen (Scott) McFarland, Peg (Bob) Burton, Mary (Charlie) White and Betsy (Terry) Hupp; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Martha Peters, brother-in-law, Ed (Benny) Peters and Cinda (Eric) Pontious and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday June 16, 2009 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Memorial contributions may be made to OSU James Cancer Center or American Heart Association.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jun. 13, 2009.

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June 23, 2009

Dear Cheri,JJ,Lindsey,and Kaleigh,
We are so sorry for your loss. Ralph was a bright light in this world. We were very fond of him.

Pat and Pam Greene
Tombstone, Arizona

Gary Lake

June 16, 2009

I was called by my mom, Vivian Lake who told me of Ralphs death. I remember the times we visited the farm and enjoyed playing together many years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Lee Menefee

June 15, 2009

I remember Ralph as an enterprising young man at Bishop Flaget. He would always bring donuts to Mr. Burke's drafting class to sell to his classmates every friday. Ralph will be missed by his friends and family. May God welcome him into His kingdom and bless his family in the difficult days ahead.

Renee Gifford

June 15, 2009

Cheri:
What a terrible shock. There are no words.
Your Cousin,

Mandy Manering

June 15, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies, Ralph was a great,wonderful
kind person who will be dearly missed. I'll miss all his stories and jokes he would tells us when he would come into our offices. Take comfort in knowing that now youll have a special guardian angel to watch over you and the children. May god be with you.
Sincerely,
Mandy and Jerry Manering, Cierra Allen

Merchel Menefield

June 15, 2009

Lindsey,

I am praying for you and your family.

Jennifer Matheny

June 14, 2009

Ralph was a sincere loving man. He will be greatly missed visiting our office. He always talked about how much his children and wife ment to him. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this very difficult time. May God keep you strong. From Columbus Financial Partners

Pamela England

June 14, 2009

Peggy and All,
Wanted to express my deep sympathy at the loss of your sweet brother, Ralph. I love catching up online from the CV Herald, but hate when I read about a dear, old friend passing. My prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Pam Poorman England

Laura Craine

June 13, 2009

Aunt Cherye, JJ, Lindsey, & Kaliegh -

My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this VERY difficult time - I will greatly miss Uncle Ralph and his smiling face. Just remember that for whatever reason, God has a plan for each of us and regardless of what we may think of the direction, he does have that master plan. Uncle Ralph is up there with Grandma and Grandpa and Mom and all the others and while I'm sure they are as schocked as we are that he is there so soon, I'm sure they are all looking down on everyone and making sure that we stay strong as a family as that what it is all about.

Gene & Trina Patterson

June 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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