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Ralph Francis Crist

1926 - 2013

Ralph Francis Crist obituary, 1926-2013, Lancaster, OH

BORN

1926

DIED

2013

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Halteman Fett & Dyer Funeral Home

436 North Broad Street

Lancaster, Ohio

Ralph Crist Obituary

Ralph Francis Crist

LANCASTER: Ralph Francis Crist, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on January 28, 2013 in Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on July 31, 1926 in Bloom Township a son of the late, Kirby L. and Anna E. (Hommel) Crist. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII; retired from Rockwell International in 1986; was a lifetime member of the F.O.E. #2120 and the American Legion Post 11; he also enjoyed being a Stock Car driver in the 1950's.

He is survived by his sons, R. Kirby and Teddy Crist; step son, Terry (Lois) Pierson; a sister, Betty Glaze; grandsons, K.C., Nathen and Shane Crist; step grandsons, Damian and Judy Lynn, Trevor and Janie Pierson; granddaughters, Keshia and Jeremy Hintz, Lindsay and Chelsey Crist; step granddaughters, Tisha and Rick Bate; great grandson, Kaleb Hintz; step great grandsons, Brody Gerrell, Hunter and Chase Pierson; great granddaughters, Lillian and Violet Crist, Kamryn Hintz; step great granddaughters, Emily and Katie Bate, Kimber, Kristin and Kori Pierson.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Frances (BoBo) Crist in 2006; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Frances, Linnie and Clara, Carl and Virginia, Glen and Betty, Jim and Nida, Paul and John and a brother-in-law, Clyde Glaze.

Friends may call Friday from 4-8 pm in the Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10 am Saturday in the Funeral Home with Reverend Rita Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by the Lancaster Burial Detail.

The family would like to thank the people on the 3rd floor, PCU, ICU and the Palliative Care Unit at Fairfield Medical Center and Lanfair Nursing Care for the care that they gave Ralph.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family in his memory.

Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Jan. 30, 2013.
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Shane, Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Tim and Janie Drake

February 5, 2013

MARY LESLIE SHUGERT

February 3, 2013

kirby and family, sorry for the loss of your dad. hes with your mom now, god bless. mike and karen

February 2, 2013

I'm so very sorry for your loss, Nate and family you are in my prayers I am deeply sorry and I know Ralph can never be replaced or forgotten. He will live on forever in our hearts.

Brian Milliser

February 1, 2013

Dear Kirby,Ted, Terry & Family,
Sorry for your loss of Dad and Grandpa! He leaves us with many memories . May God s' love comfort you all in the days to come and give you all strength in your time of need. Prayers for you all ,,,,
Love to all,,,Judy & Merle Conley, Logan, OH.

Judy Conley

February 1, 2013

Dear Kirby,Ted, Terry & family,Sorry for the loss of Dad and Grandpa! He is at peace now. Please know you have our sympathy and may God comfort you all and to help you all continue on with strength from Him who gave us life! Many memories remain and will never be forgotten! My love to you all! Love Judy& Merle, Logan, Ohio

Judy Cook-Conley

February 1, 2013

Kirby,Sorry for your loss.
We will all miss him.

Ric Hurst

February 1, 2013

Kirby and family...you are in our thoughts and prayers.

John & Pam Sweeney

pam sweeney

January 31, 2013

Just want to say how sorry I am to hear of the passing of your dad and grandpa. I've known Ralph for many years as he use to run around with my dad. Once again I'm very sorry and you will be in my prayers.

David Azbell

January 31, 2013

Sorry to hear of Ralph's passing..My sympathy is with the family. May he R.I.P.

Dixie Carsey

January 30, 2013

Kirby & the Crist family. I'm sorry for your loss.

Barb Swartz Seymour

January 30, 2013

Kirby, we are sorry for your loss. Ralph leaves us with many fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.
Alan and Rosie Snead, Statesboro, GA.

January 30, 2013

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