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Ralph Edelman Obituary

EDELMAN Ralph Edelman, formerly of Lima, Ohio. Preceded in death by wife Muriel Edelman. He is survived by daughter, Frankie (Dick) Friedman; sons, Jerry (Judy) Edelman, Lynn (Sheryl) Edelman, Sam (Sharon) Edelman, Barry (Ellen) Edelman; grandchildren, David, Danielle, and Jonathan Friedman, Jason, Julie, Randi, Lisa, Marc, Michelle (fiance, Ryan Kramer), Ian, Michael (Katie), Benjamin, Daniel (Marcie), Andrew, Jeanette, and Max Edelman; great-grandchildren, Lillian, Collette, and Joshua Edelman. Ralph was the owner and president of Edco Tool Supply and was a member of Congregation Tifereth Israel. Graveside service 3 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008 at SHAARE ZEDEK CEMETERY in Lima, Ohio. Shiva will be observed at the Lynn and Sheryl Edelman residence on Sunday evening. Memorials preferred to charity of donor's choice. Arrangements by The EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 614-235-3232. Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 11, 2008.

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Marion Welch

November 1, 2008

Dear Ellen and Barry
W are very sad about Ralph's passing. We love you all and will be there for you. Love Marion , Joe and the gang

Jeanne Shaw

October 14, 2008

Barry, Ellen,Ross,Max & Jeanette, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all of you & to the rest of Mr. Edelmans family. There just aren't any words to express my true feelings at a time like this, but please know if you need anything to let me know.

Jay & Juanita Crank

October 13, 2008

To the Edleman family, We were sorry to hear of your loss and wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jay & Juanita Crank, Insurance Unlimited

Vicki Carty

October 13, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. Ralph was very nice to me for the short time I knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jerry Gross

October 11, 2008

Sorry to read about Ralph's passing. I have many memories of our days together at the SAM house, as fraternity brothers and roommates. He was a credit to the fraternity and will be missed.

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