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Ralph J. Doles Jr.
1950 - 2015
Ralph J. Doles Jr.
1950 - 2015
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BORN
1950
DIED
2015
Ralph Doles Obituary
He was born in East Cleveland, on March 29, 1950, to the late Ralph and Diane Doles.
He was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A man of many talents who loved and served his family and community well as a Euclid Police Officer for just shy of 40 years. He believed in the One True God. He loved others and enriched the lives of those who knew him.
Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of 14 years, Charlie, his children Kimberly (Kirk) Dressel, Victoria (Adam) Reichman, Emily Doles, Steven McComb, Shawn Lewis, Timothy McComb and Nathan Doles, his grandchildren Aidan, Elliot, Colin and Maggie, his brother Edward (Meg) Doles & family.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 11 to 2pm and 4 to 9pm at Grace Church of Mentor, 6883 Reynolds Rd, Mentor.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 7pm at Grace Church of Mentor, 6883 Reynolds Rd, Mentor.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 10:30am at Lakeview Cemetery.
Donations in honor of Ralph can be made to Grace Church of Mentor.
Arrangements entrusted to Monreal Funeral Home, Curtis Blvd, Eastlake.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
John Braun
July 9, 2018
Capt. Doles, you will never be forgotten. You treated everyone with respect and told them how you saw it. I respect that. We talk about you often and how great a man and leader we thought you were. I consider it an honor that I got to work with you. You will never be forgotten!
Chuck and Jan Masiell
December 20, 2015
Kim and Tory,
Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dad. Unfortunately, we found out late on Friday. Your dad was a kind, honest man with an unforgettable laugh. When you girls were young and he had a Sunday off, he occasionally would bring you over to our house on Arms Ave. in Euclid to play with our girls. As years passed, we would run into each other and get caught up . Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Steven Haynie
December 20, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Doles family, extended family, former co-workers and countless friends. My God continue to keep you in his loving embrace for all the days that follow.
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Yvette Hunt
December 18, 2015
Kimberly, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Leo Timm
December 18, 2015
I will light a real candle at Mass this Sunday. It may be over 40 years, but we were both Sig Eps together. RIP brother Ralph.
Thomas Wells
December 17, 2015
Ralph, thank you for taking me under your wing with the FBINAA Ohio group. You truly made me feel welcome. God speed, my friend.
Bill Forney
December 17, 2015
On behalf of the Painesville Church of the Nazarene softball team, we will miss Ralph, our brother in Christ. I look forward to the day when we meet again in Heaven. May God grant you peace at this difficult time.
December 17, 2015
Fond memory - drove to Sanibel with Ralph in his silver Olds that he called "Bullet" back in ? 1980. Had a great time in Sanibel with Ralph and his brother Ed. Bob Beck
#18 Right in the Middle GRACE
Kent Hobi
December 17, 2015
Charlene
We so miss Ralph! So thankful for the truths from God's Word that tell us He is in His Savior's presence (2 Corinthians 5:6-8). May these great and precious promises enable you to find stability and peace as you walk forward in life (2 Peter 1:4). In Peter's words, "partake of the divine nature!" This will be my prayer for you and the kids! That you will know the peace and stability and joy that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit know as you meditate on all that you and I know to be promises that Ralph is experiencing as fulfillment:)
Now straining to hear the trumpet!
PK
Kim Clem
December 17, 2015
Dear Charlene and family,
There are no words to express our heartfelt sympathy, but know that you ALL are in our thouhghts and prayers. Ralph was a good, fair, and honest man. There is a special place in heaven for him. " And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, there will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be nor more pain, for the former things have passed away." ANd He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all thing new!" And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful."
Much Love and Many Prayers,
Lucia and Zac McComb, Kim and Mark Clem
Pete
December 17, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
December 17, 2015
So many memories of fun times with cousin Ralph. My prayers are with Ed and all the family. Janet Bregar
Linda Fleming
December 16, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.
Kathy Campbell
December 16, 2015
Warm prayers for you and your family Kimberly.
John Griffith
December 16, 2015
I love Ralph. Worked with him many hours in the Euclid Hospital ER. I am thankful I will again see him one day. Amen. Love and prayers to the family. May God wrap His almighty arms around you during this time of sorrow.
December 16, 2015
Kimberly and Family We are truly and deeply sorry for your loss. We are here if you need anything, anything at all. Please call.
Love you guys
The Emlaw's
Angel, David, Jake, Luke, Ethan and Claire
Frank Tomaselli
December 16, 2015
So sorry for your family's loss.
Connie DeWeese
December 16, 2015
Enjoyed knowing Ralph through the years in law enforcement. He was such a joy to be around. He will be sorely missed. My love and sympathy to his family.
Debbie Baughman
December 16, 2015
I am truly at a loss for words. He was a great guy. He retired and was truly happy with his life. He will be missed by the many friends he made over the years. My sympathies to both his family and family in blue.
Jim and Diana Bruening
December 16, 2015
It was a pleasure working with you for so many years at EPD. You were always a man of fairness, class, and integrity. You will be truly missed. Jim and Diana
Wayne Baumgart
December 16, 2015
I am so very sorry. Ralph has been a great and loyal friend as well as a role model of dedication. I am stunned and I will miss him. God bless you and the family and God rest Ralph now that he is home.
Mike Hutson
December 16, 2015
My condolences to the family.
I met Ralph about 15 years ago teaching defensive driving to police cadets in the basic police academy at Lakeland Community College. He was a "very" passionate instructor. He really enjoyed interacting with these future police officers. In conversations I had with Ralph over the years. It was very evident that his family, faith and profession were what made him happy.
RIP on Ralph.
Lt. Mike Hutson, Retired
Shaker Height Police Department
Julie Kocik
December 16, 2015
RIP Capt. Doles
December 16, 2015
Charlene and family,
My heart aches for you and your loved ones, he was such a mighty presence always helping around church, i love watching him mowing the church lawn, his smile,greetings when ever he saw you, singing choir, he will be missed greatly by all and i will miss seeing him standing outside nursery door. My love and prayers are with you. Trina Hyde
Susan Carlton
December 16, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Ralph's family and friends. He touched the lives of everyone he met. He will truly be missed. Although he is gone from sight, he will forever remain in our hearts.
Tina Tomaselli
December 15, 2015
Charlene and family, I have been weeping today as I mourn the loss of Ralph. Such a sweet friend. I will miss the way he greeted me. He we always so cheerful and encouraged me regardless of the mood I came in with. What a loving example he we to so many.I am so sorry for your loss. But I am learning to trust in the Lord for His promise that we will see him again. What a blessed hope. Charlene, I am not far if you are ready for a friend to visit, pray, or help.Much love to you. Ralph will be missed. -Tina (for the TOMASELLIS)
Jurate Balas Edward Andros
December 15, 2015
Sending prayers to help the family through this most difficult time. So sorry for the loss of a very special individual. .
Kim Green
December 15, 2015
I am so blessed by his humble example,his smile of welcome and his unassuming way he served in the church. I will miss him.
Georgia Poe
December 15, 2015
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your lossmy thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.Georgia Poe
hannah spieker
December 15, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss . I will be praying for your comfort.
Amy Stenoien
December 15, 2015
Ralph was a wonderful friend and tireless servant of Christ. I have shared many wonderful memories of him today with friends and family. On the way home from school, our girls talked about New Year's Eve and said it definitely won't be the same without Ralph and his pink flamingo slippers!
Janet Dell
December 15, 2015
Our heartfelt sympathy to Charlie & all of Ralph's children & grandchildren. We are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories of time shared with him. God Bless.
Shawn & Janet Dell
steve Tomaselli
December 15, 2015
Ralph was always friendly, fun at softball games, one memory i had was when i was placing our Marine and Cross by the flag pole at the church and Ralph was cutting the grass and saw them and gave me a thumbs up, He will be missed,
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