Wheaton, Illinois
Ralph Smykal Ralph Smykal, 82, a longtime resident of Wheaton, Ill., Leland, Mich., and Morrison, Tenn., died at home on May 30, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Wright Smykal; daughter, Sally (Steven) Modine of Hudson, Ill.; son, Scott Smykal of Wheaton; and eight...
Read Morewe are just learning of the passing of Ralph Drove by the house in Leland and found a hugh addition going up. we are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry to learn the "family" house in Leland has been sold. If any of the family does a return visit please let us know. Richard and Galen Krupka
December 03, 2011
Ralph gave me my high school landscaping company's first job in the 60's. I worked in his home and his customer homes through my graduation from College.
Ralph was an intelligent and a very nice man, I am sorry to hear of his passing.
I knew his family and offer my heartfelt condolences to Betty, Scott, and Sally.
Malcolm Robertson (formerly of Glen Ellyn, IL)
June 07, 2011
Have very fond memories of Ralph and his Mother as I was one of the first persons to buy a home in Saybrook/. 40 yrs ago. Lou Strong Sun City West Az.
June 05, 2011
Betty - "Bobo", Tom and I are so sorry to hear of Ralph's death. Though we have been many years apart, we think often of those happy days at Illinois. We send our prayers and sympathy to you and your family.
Barbara(Marimon) and Tom Hostetler
Ralph Smykal
June 02, 2011 | Wheaton, IL
Our thoughts and prayers are with Betty and the family.
Steve and Toni Channer
June 02, 2011 | Ada, MI
I remember Ralph as a kind, knowledgable and gentle man. He was my mentor in my beginning Real Estate days on Roosevelt Rd. in the Wheaton Office. May the good Lord welcome him with open arms and peace to those he has left behind.
Catherine Thorne
June 02, 2011 | Summerfield, FL
To Betty and family,I am truly saddened by your loss. My parents, Joe and Felice Donovan, truly loved you and Ralph. All of the wonderful times you all had over many, many years will be forever in my memory. I am sure, as we speak, Ralph and my parents are laughing about all the practical jokes, golf dates, dinners and trips to Savannah, and Florida. Ralph was such a dear friend to our family, and it is so hard to believe that another great man is gone. Always with a smile on his face, you...
Karen Donovan Jackson
June 01, 2011 | St. Charles, IL
He was a true gentleman and we have great memories of quality times spent at NAHB conventions, time on the links and some aerial hi-jinks when he developed Aero Estates and built our home on the airport. Our sincere sympathies to Betty and family.
Lou & Carol Drendel
June 01, 2011 | Venice, FL
Grand memories of working with and for Ralph at Smykal Associates for over 15 years in Wheaton, IL. Meticulous yet funny, fair and generous, we were 'family'. To Betty, Sally and Scott, I pray for the wonderful gift of 'memories' that our Lord has given to sustain you in the days ahead. Praying Jesus comfort for you, Nan Lightbody
Nan Lightbody
June 01, 2011 | Naperville, IL
