Ralph J. SHOOK

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Ralph SHOOK Obituary

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SHOOK, Ralph J. 87, of Springfield, suffering from Parkinson's Disease passed away peacefully on July 28, 2013. Ralph, born in Springfield, Ohio, on June 30, 1926 the son of Hurshel and Desma (German) Shook, proudly served in the U. S. Army 99th Infantry Division during World War II European Theatre, was a member and Past Master (1963) of Clark Lodge F&AM #101, a member of the York Rite bodies of Springfield, Ohio, the 32° Scottish Rite, and the Antioch Shrine Temple of Dayton, Ohio, and was retired from 40 years of service with Dresser Industries (Airetool). He will always be remembered as a proud and honorable man and loving husband and father who set the bar high and kept us safe and sound. Pre-deceased by Bertha L. (Truex) Shook, his beloved wife of 56 years, Ralph is survived by his two daughters and their husbands, Connie and David Burnley of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, Patti and Jorge Otero of Miami, Florida; three grandchildren, Christina Otero Geeza (Nicholas) of Chicago, Illinois, Daniel Otero (Tiffany) of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Ryan Otero of Miami, Florida; sister Carol Jean Pedrick (Donald) of Springfield, Ohio; and his loving friend Joyce Carpenter of Springfield, Ohio. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at JACKSON LYTLE & LEWIS LIFE CELEBRATION CENTER, Springfield from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with Masonic Services beginning at 1:00. Burial to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to Community Mercy Hospice, 444 West Harding Road, Springfield, Oh 45504 or to The Ohio Parkinson's Foundation, 325 North Third Street, Fairborn, Ohio, 45324.

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Published by Springfield News-Sun on Jul. 30, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph SHOOK

3 Entries

Gerry and Mary Welch

August 1, 2013

To Mr. Shook's Family,
In 1977, as a brand new, 23 year-old new hire, at Dresser Industries, I met "Mr. Shook" for the first time. In his own deep, clear, well-spoken, always grammatically correct speaking style, Mr. Shook told me then "Young Man, work hard, show even a little bit of interest in this product, and I will make sure you get all the training and support you need to be successful. The AIRETOOL product will serve you quite well in the future." I took him at his word. In early 1978, Mr. Shook (and Bob Wiseman) made good on the promise of training for 8 others and myself. Because of Mr. Shook's commitment to excellence, I fell deeply in love with the pride, preparedness, knowledge, concern for others, and professionalism of both men. Then through all the years we worked together, Mr. Shook always stood steadfast,permanently in the corners of so many of us that he trained and supported. In fact, even beyond his retirement, Mr. Shook continued to keep his professional commitment to ensure the on-going success of the many he had trained all over the country. He was a man who made a positive difference in my life and the lives of so many others. He was honorable, consistent, dedicated, and hard-working. I admire and appreciate him tremendously. My wife and I extend our warmest condolences in your loss of such a fine man.

Christina Otero

July 31, 2013

Grandpa Ralph was the best. He was always so proud of us and would never forget to say "I love you" when we would talk to him on the phone. I will never forget the funny faces he would make at my brothers, his ability to build or fix just about anything, or how he would always jokingly ask about our love lives. He loved my grandma unconditionally and was an incredibly loving and generous grandfather. I will miss him everyday.

Jorge Otero

July 31, 2013

Ralph was a perfect father-in-law; loved his daughters and grandchildren tremendously. Will never forget his look (and the tears) when his daughter left home with me (almost 37 years ago) for sunny Florida; he was a very selfless man and will be missed.

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