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ELDORADO -- Donald "Ralph" Kinsler, age 85, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his home. Ralph was born on April 11, 1940 in Stonega, VA to the late Milford Kinsler and Maggie Horton Coursey.
Ralph retired from the Chrysler Corporation in Dayton after 30 years of employment. He loved the mountains of his childhood Big Stone Gap, VA; enjoyed hunting, trapshooting and gardening; and dearly loved his family.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his sister Pam "Pelb" Baker.
He is survived by his devoted wife Sandra (Kreitzer-Cole) Kinsler; son Carl Kinsler; daughter Milly Ellen (Drew) Strayer; grandsons Kresten Kinsler, Anders Kinsler and Kilbren Strayer; granddaughter Isabella Hope Strayer; dear sister Lillian Hood; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Eaton, OH is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.
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Mary Childress
October 12, 2025
I truly loved my brother, even though he was my half brother- we shared the same dad. He looked so much like our dad! He shared his love of hunting, his dogs, his love of guns, his love of growing & working in his gardens-with the same fervor as dad. Roosterfish gave me alot of good, sound advice; that I adhere to to this day. Always had dental floss in his pocket! He was more than my brother you see, he was my friend and I treasure our memories! I love u bubby! Mary (Kinsler) Childress
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