Ralph Erman Deeds Jr.

Ralph was a great friend for years. We shared the many things we had in common and some we didn´t. Chuck Black

Wonderful colleague and friend. I can´t believe how much I miss him. Chuck Black

Ralph contributed to the sailing community in Detroit area, and I joined the yacht club he was at the same year as him, him as a senior member and me as a Junior sailor. He is a person mentioned in the sailing world around here still.

BR HomeBoy, rest in peace

I sailed with Ralph and his family on the Lorax for two years in the late 1980's, and I have many good memories for which I will always be grateful.

I first learned to fly a spinnaker on the Lorax, although I never understood whether it was released fore or aft of the side stay. (It seemed like both would work.)

I also will never forget three minutes in Lorax's bow pulpit while capsized during a squall on the downwind after a race finish. And lastly, the ham and...

Coming up to the CSYC please and thank you party. Ralph was on a photo shoot during the preliminary part of the season.....Miss you RD.....

very sorry indeed to learn this evening of my friend,Ralphs death.He was a good friend from 61 or 62-i believe Joe Guggengeim introduced us- and he served with me as my assistant in Washington at the NLRB.We looked forward to his visits here in California during the past 20 years after our departure from washington.I very much enjoyed his friendship ,his politics and his steadfst devotion to principle.My condolences toTucker and his children

My condolences to the family of Ralph. I have known Ralph for 30 years as a friend at Crescent. His photography talent was remarkable. As the Breeze editor (CSYC monthly news letter) he would forward many a photo from each and every regatta, work day, club party etc. I would then choose which would be best for the Breeze.
He will be solely missed around Crescent as he was a pillar of our beloved club.

I was stunned to learn of Ralph's death. He was a close and valued friend. My condolences to his wife, Tucker, and his children. He will be an irreplaceable loss to me.