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Ralph L. Huff
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Ralph L. Huff, 81, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Sedalia, died Monday, April 27, 2015 at Advanced Health Care of Overland Park.
Born July 26, 1933 in Franklin County, Missouri, he was the son of the late Gilman and Lottie Erbes Huff. He was married to Grace V. Alsup, who preceded him in death on July 23, 2008. Surviving are two sons, Jim Huff and wife Brenda of O'Fallon, MO and Bill Huff and wife Jan of Shawnee, KS; one daughter, Katie Lewark and husband Brock of Overland Park, KS; and three grandchildren, Ryan Huff, Ben Huff and Grace Lewark. He was also preceded in death by two brothers.
Mr. Huff was raised and educated in St. Clair, MO, and attended Southwest Missouri State University, now Missouri State University. After their marriage, he and Grace moved to Sedalia in 1959, where they were owner/operators of a local grocery store for 25 years. After his wife's passing, he moved to Overland Park to be near his family.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Ted Francis officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel. Memorial donations are suggested to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society in care of McLaughlin Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be offered online at www.mclaughlinfuneralchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Huff
May 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss everyone loved Ralph!I am sorry I missed you guys i had the flu.
April 30, 2015
Katie, Brock and Grace, please know we will miss Ralph dearly. He had a quite kindness we will always remember.
Love from your neighbors... Gus, Beth, Christopher, and Meg.
Gail Crnic-Perkins
April 30, 2015
Blessings to all of your family during this time. I remember Ralph from when I was young and going to the market. He was such a cheerful person.
April 29, 2015
So sorry about Ralph. He was such a good person and it showed in his life. He will be missed by all who knew him. Love and prayers to your family. Love, Howard and Pat Love
Susan Kenney-Huhn
April 29, 2015
My sincerest condolences to all. He was always so good to all of us kids growing up on 13th street. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Koenig
April 29, 2015
My thoughts are with you, Brenda and Jim. Sending hugs. I know you have wonderful memories.
Kay Faubion
April 29, 2015
Dear Jim, Bill, and Katie...So sorry for the loss of your dad...We have very fond memories of him...he was one special man...Peace to you and yours...Craig and Kay Faubion
John Menefee, Jr
April 29, 2015
I sent my condolence to the Huff Family.
Sue Baxter
April 28, 2015
Katie, Bill, Jim and family...I will treasure the time I spent with your Dad, his amazing stories and his strong faith. I know he's in heaven with Grace. He was an inspiration and a good friend. Thank you for sharing him with me.
Cindy Campbell
April 28, 2015
Jim, Bill and Katie,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know this is a difficult time for everyone. I'm thinking of you all and praying for you during this time.
I have such fond memories of Uncle Ralph. He was so kind, happy, funny, and full of life. That is how I will always remember him.
Jan Hoy
April 28, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Carol Pashkevich
April 28, 2015
Dear Jim, Bill and Katie,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Thinking about Uncle Ralph will always bring a smile to my face and fond memories to my heart. Smiling and joyfull is how I will always remember him.
All my love, Carol
Jeff and Anne Tennison
April 28, 2015
Jim, Bill, Katie and family we were saddened to hear of your loss and want to extend our sympathy. What a wonderful person that touched so many lives in so many ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 28, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aunt Jan
Jackie (Huff) Sutt
April 28, 2015
God gave me the chance to see Uncle Ralph last fall. His smile was wonderful!! Prayers for all their children and family. Ever in my heart.
Linda and Harold Kurzweil
April 28, 2015
Katie and Brock and all family members, we send our deepest sympathy. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
John Hegle
April 28, 2015
To all my Huff cousins, and friends who knew Ralph, I share your sorrow and sense of loss. My prayers and sympathy go out to the Huff family. Jim, Bill and Katie, while this is a difficult time, I am also reminded as I reflect on Ralph's life to be grateful for knowing your Dad. I hope a few kind words about him, your loving memories and your faith may give you some comfort. When I think of "Uncle" Ralph, phrases like "true gentlemen," "extremely kind and engaging," "funny" and "a man who had his priorities right" come to mind. Every time I was ever around Ralph was a pleasure, whether we were playing golf, he was teasing Susie, telling me a funny stroy from the grocery store, or just asking me about my job and life. Your parents are reunited now, there is some comfort in knowing that too. I hope to see you all soon, may God give you strength and comfort.
Damita Morris
April 28, 2015
I have worked with Brenda Huff for more than 15 years. I am sorry to hear of your loss. I offer my prayers and condolences to Brenda, Jim and the entire Huff family during this time.
Sincerely,
April 28, 2015
Sorry for your loss, Jim, Brenda and family. Celebrate the good times and memories with him. Sincerely,Kathy and Gary King.
Vickie Gehlken Embree
April 28, 2015
I am sorry to learn of Ralph's death. Jim, Bill, Katie - may your Heavenly Father surround you with His peace and comfort. Your mom and dad were always very special to me, to all of us.
Donald & Beverly (Kueck) Keller
April 28, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Huff Family. We have fond memories of the store and shopping there.
Kevin J. Menefee
April 28, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Brett
April 28, 2015
You will be dearly missed uncle Ralph.
Chuck Leftwich
April 27, 2015
To the Huff family I am sorry for your loss. My grandparents lived next door to Ralph and Grace for many years. I can also remember Ralph being involved with soccer in my younger years. I knew Grace had passed away but lost track of Ralph these last few years. Prayers go out to the entire family at this difficult time.
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