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Dear Ralph’s - I miss you everyday!
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Ann Plater
April 02, 2025 | Boston, MA | Family
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Ralph Leach Sr.
Apr 6, 1945 - Apr 7, 2021
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Dear Shirley - I´m thinking of you as Ralph´s birthday arrives along side the day of his death. I miss him so much! I find it still hard to fully believe. My prayers and love are with you as you go through the anniversaries of this week.
Ann Plater
April 02, 2022 | Family
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Shirley and family,
Jon and I are so sorry for your loss.
Please accept our most sincere thoughts and prayers for you and your dear family.
God Bless you,
Jon and Joanne
Joanne Gutek
April 15, 2021 | Flushing, MI
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What a beautiful tribute today for Ralph a very kind and caring man. Our sympathy to the whole family.
Bill and Kathi Fortier
April 14, 2021
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Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Ann, Marika and Sofie Plater
April 14, 2021 | Newton Highlands, MA
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Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Your Abbott Team
April 14, 2021 | Ada, MI
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We are so very for the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tom and Anne
Tom and Anne Ziel
April 14, 2021 | Pigeon, MI | Friend
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May God comfort you and your family at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy
Darlene Bachula
April 13, 2021 | Friend
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May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow. I am sure you have lots of beautiful memories of him to help you get through the rough times ahead. Take care of one another. Lots of love Shirley and family.
Alice Weaver
April 12, 2021 | Birch Run, MI | Friend
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Obituary
Ralph's Obituary
Ralph H. Leach Sr.
Saginaw, MI
Went home with the Lord Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home with his family by his side; age 76 years. Ralph was born on April 6, 1945 in Saginaw, MI to the late Richard and Jean Leach Sr. He was married to Shirley on July 10, 1965 in Saginaw, MI, she survives him.
Ralph was a lifelong farmer where he farmed with his brother, sons, and three nephews, and was a member of the Saginaw County Agricultural Society and the Frankenmuth Conservation Club. He served on the Spaulding Township Fire Department for 24 years. Ralph was a faithful member of Hope Community Church in Frankenmuth, and he also served on the Flint River Dike Committee for 25 years.
Surviving besides his wife Shirley and mother-in-law Marva Jean Gilson, are three sons, Ralph (Jennifer) Leach Jr. of Bay City, MI, John (Julie) Leach of Frankenmuth, MI, and Michael Leach of Haslett, MI; grandchildren, Jack and Spencer Leach, Mitchell (Liz) Leach, Claire (Landon) Zwerk, Grant and Jason Leach, Sarah and Kate Leach, Elizabeth (Bennett) Dwan, and Katherine and Emily Leach; great grandchildren, Levi and Shephard Leach, and Harvey Zwerk; brother Richard (Sharon) Leach; sisters Nancy (Paul) Fortier, and Ann Plater; sister-in-law Joyce Quackenbush; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his father-in-law Ernest Wolfgram.
Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Community Church, 511 N Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734, and will also be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/Frankenmuth.Church. Reverend Nathan Mains and Pastor Mitchell Leach will officiate with burial to follow in Spaulding Township Cemetery. Ralph’s family will receive visitors at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Spaulding Township Fire Department or Hope Community Church.
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