Ralph Erle Matkin

Ralph was a wonderful friend and I still miss him. I often think of how thoughtful and kind he was. May he Rest in Peace.

I think of Ralph often and miss his Emails and occasional conversations/visits. He was an exceptional person and friend.

The International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) —Illinois State Chapter Board has chosen Ralph Erle Matkin to posthumously receive the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. It will be presented at the virtual State conference September 17, 2020. His selection honors the best ideals and high standards of the professional organization.

Ralph was a 1981 Ethics Workshop Facilitator and research presenter at the First National Conference of IARP, then called the National...

I cannot believe it has been three years since I lost my friend Ralph who I originally knew in grammar school. He was such a wonderful, bright thoughtful guy and the world lost a great patriot.

I am so very sorry to hear about Dr. Matkin's passing. I was his student at California State University in 1996. He was a great teacher! I will surely miss him!

Justine Ashokar, Ph.D.
Rapid City, South Dakota

I still miss Ralph so much. What a wonderful friend he was!
RIP

Gail Hollister

It was so sad for me to find out that Ralph passed away.. I've had images of Ralph flash within my mind for the past few months.. so I tried to look him up to write to him, as it's been so long since we last saw one another (1980s) .

The last time Ralph and I saw each other was in the mid 80s.. my husband and I invited Ralph to Join us for a ski trip to Bend Oregon.. then Utah.. Ralph actually taught me how to ski on that trip at the age 33.. You see, Ralph and I worked together...

Jan. 3, 2018
This message is for Bob. I am sure you know what a hero your brother was. He also was responsible for saving my husband's life on March 20, 1970, FSBGranite. Thanks to Ralph's amazing abilities, my husband Dave Dickoff returned home to Portland Oregon, recovered from his external injuries, married me, raised a family and has had a successful career. Had Ralph not attended to Dave's injuries in the amazing way he did, Dave would not have survived that day. Dave found...

Jan. 2, 2018

I sent Ralph a Christmas card, when it was returned without a forwarding address, I thought he might have moved. When checking for a new address, I found his obit. I knew him for about 15 years. He was a good person. I, too, served in Vietnam, we exchanged many stories. Arlon B. Gage, Colonel (retired), California State Military Reserve