Ralph Jerome

On behalf of the Jerome family, I wish to express our gratitude to the Millers and others who so generously provided a safe haven and a nurturing home away from home for our brothers Ralph and Fran. Your thoughts and condolences are appreciated. "Sonny", in his latest years, was cared for by his nephew, Tom Seifert of Minneapolis. "Sonny" will be remembered with fondness by brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his father, Louis, beloved mother, Alice;...

My sympathy to the Jerome family.

Memories.... I played lots of (work up) baseball down at Fairwood Park. Dick "Spider" was one of the regulars. I remember his postage stamp size glove he had with a pocket the size to fit a golf ball. I think he used if more for a defense from being hit. I can still see him laughing uncontrollably when he would just knock the ball down because of the (no pocket) glove. Sometimes he would lose his cigarette which would make him laugh even more. His...

As a shy, quiet kid who started work at their first job, Ralph always made me feel safe and welcome in the Fireside kitchen. I still have a vivid memory of his face and kind demeanor - very clear from so long ago. Thank you, Ralph, for being so kind.

Ralph Jerome. A man with two first names, one good heart. His life was his cats, eating out, old and new movies, going downtown to visit his friends, watching over his brother,Fran, and working at Fireside. Ralph leaves me with fond memories of working with him at Fireside, and enduring friendship.
Peace,
Elaine

I worked with Ralph off and on for
many years. He was hardworking and
took his job seriously. I remember
him as a kind and generous man.

Susan Von Eschen

Sorry my words won't be as elegant as those above. But, I do want to add my deepest sympathy to those around Ralph. He was an important part of that Richfield institution we call "Fireside". It wouldn't have been the same without him.

February 8, 2008

I was very sorry to hear about Ralph's passing away. I have known Ralph for as long as he worked at Fireside Pizza. I often came in for lunch, and when he saw me, he would come out from the kitchen area and talk. He made me and everyone else feel that we were special, both as customers and as friends.

As a long-time friend of David and Diane Miller, I also know how much they depended on Ralph in running the restaurant. He was absolutely dependable, and he always...

We send our sympaty to family and friends of Ralph Jerome. We are staff and residents at Ebenezer Care Center where Ralph lived out his last days on this earth. God comfort and stengthen you in the coming days.

My deepest sympathies to Ralph's family, my thoughts are with you and him. I worked with and visited with Ralph for many years at Fireside Pizza when I was younger. He was an avid Minnesota sports fan and a real character.