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Ralph Ferks

Ralph Ferks obituary, Wauwatosa, WI

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Ralph Ferks Obituary

Ferks, Ralph Of the town of Erin, formerly of both Pewaukee Lake and Okauchee Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at the age of 71 years. Dear husband of Sharon (nee Tangney). Cherished father of Brad (Marie). Further survived by other relatives and friends. Ralph was the owner and operator of Ralph's Automotive Service in Milwaukee and Waukesha. Visitation for Ralph will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 25, from 4PM to 7PM. Private inurnment Highland Memorial Park, New Berlin, WI. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Pewaukee Lake Sailing School or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 24, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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2 Entries

Roberta Kirst

January 25, 2012

Sharon: I'm so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

prayers

Susan Prigan

January 24, 2012

Sharon and Brad,
My prayers are with you! I am sad too. Ralph was such
a nice person!

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