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Ralph Lakin Obituary

Ralph William Lakin

PORT CLINTON: Ralph William Lakin, 80, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH.

Ralph was born on January 22, 1932 in Fort Scott, KS, the son of Rev. Jesse Neal and Adia Grace (Gardner) Lakin. On August 28, 1954 in Sandusky, OH, he was married by his father to Joyce Lane and she survives. Ralph worked at the Erie Army Depot for 13 years, a mechanic at Pure Oil gas station for 4 years, and was a master mechanic for Treasure Cove Marine Max for 32 years. He then worked part time at Dubbert's Outdrive. Ralph was a member of the Sandusky Community of the Nazarene Church, Sandusky, OH. He loved to hunt, fish, watch television and going on outings with the men's church group. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.

Survivors include: Wife: Joyce Lakin of Port Clinton; Daughters: Pamela (David) Kubasek of Catawba Island and Jennifer Orosz of Oak Harbor; Daughter-in-law: Pat Lakin of Oak Harbor; Grandchildren: Benjamin Lakin, Danielle Lakin and Quinton Orosz; and Great-Grandson: Lucas Russell.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; son: Danny Lakin; and sister: Joann Lakin.

Visitation will be 5-8PM, Wednesday, December 19, 2012 in the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton, OH. Funeral service will be held at 10:30AM, Thursday, December 20, 2012 in the Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene, Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870, with visitation one hour prior from 9:30AM until time of service. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Oak Harbor, OH.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ralph may be given to the Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene, Sandusky, OH building fund. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.

Published by News Herald on Dec. 18, 2012.
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Pam,
I'm so very sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers be with you during this solemn and sad time. God bless you and Dave and your family.

Sincerely,
RIch Riedmaier

December 26, 2012

Please accept our condolences in this time of distress. God however, gives us a wonderful promise that we as well as our loved ones will benefit in the near future.

December 19, 2012

Joyce, And the Lakin Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Ralph, he was a remarkable man. I remember when you lived on North Darsch Road, Oak Harbor, you were great neighbors. But the memories that I will cherish forever are the times my parents would take me over to your new residence, and all the good times we had in your new home. Ralph and yourself are special people that touched my family lifes and many others. I will never forget those precious memories. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family @ this difficult time. Ralph is now with his great Son. Dan. Dan was a special friend, miss him alot. I always remember that Dans birthday is Christmas.

Larry Gardner

December 19, 2012

Dear Pam, Jen and Mrs. Lakin: We offer you our heart felt sympathy. Bernie & Connie Tibbs

December 19, 2012

My dear Joyce, Pam, & Jennifer, So sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. You and all of the family have my deepest sympathy and love. May you rest in the thought that Ralph is now with Jesus in heaven. No more suffering. I love all of you dearly. Shelby

Shelby Peto

December 18, 2012

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