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Ralph Kulp Obituary
Ralph M. Kulp, 79, of Emmaus, passed away May 16, 2009 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Malvene Mally (Schantzenbach) Kulp. Born in Topton, he was the son of the late Myron and Hannah (Heiter) Kulp. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard. He honorably served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He had a 41-year career with Air Products. Ralph was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Shriners organization. He was a life member of the Mercantile Club and served for many years as an officer. Survivors: Wife; sons, Taryn R. Kulp and his wife, Joni, of Macungie and Jason R. Kulp of Emmaus; daughter, Cynthia A., wife of Lou Ciocco, of Allentown; sisters, Joyce, wife of Arden Gehris and Trina, wife of Jack Baumer; beloved grandchildren, Rachel, Miranda and Ryan. Services: memorial, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in the Schantz Funeral Home Inc., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Friends may call 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to: www.schantzfh.com.
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for Ralph Kulp
Jack and Kathy Jones
May 21, 2009
Thoughts and prayers.
The Santos Family
May 20, 2009
Cyndi, Lou and Ryan,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers.
May 19, 2009
Dee Dee Shankweiler
Please accept my deepest sympathies
Sue and Glenn Traupman
May 19, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 18, 2009
God bless his soul. Are thoughts and prayers are with your family. The Booz family.
Kimberly Krasley
May 18, 2009
Cindy,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. May the love of God surround you at this time, and please know that you are in my prayers. I think of you often...
Glenn Kane, Jr
May 18, 2009
My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you during this time.
Dorothy Smickley
May 18, 2009
Deepest sympathy on your loss.
Dorothy and Mark Smickley
Lynn Knauss
May 18, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Raymond Adams
May 18, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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