Ralph V. Lundgren
Ralph V. Lundgren
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Ralph V. Lundgren, age 92, resident of DeWitt, formerly of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday at his home with his family by his side. He resided in Pulaski for 52 years, moving to DeWitt in 2000. Ralph was born August 29, 1920, in Altmar. He graduated from Altmar Union High School in 1938, and continued his education at CCBI in Syracuse. He served in the United States Air Force from 1942 until 1946 in the North African Theatre. Ralph married Betty Groves on June 19, 1948. He was a co-owner, and served as secretary and treasurer of Pulaski Sales & Service, a Ford-Mercury dealership for 32 years, retiring in 1988. Ralph was a member and Trustee of the Park United Methodist Church in Pulaski and a member of the Masonic Lodge #315 F&AM. He was also past President of the Pulaski Service Club and former Trustee of the Pulaski Village Board.
Surviving: his loving wife, Betty; four daughters, Barbara (Ken) Conklin of Rochester, Sally (Gary) Pickard of Syracuse, Lynne (Mark) Rickabaugh of Boston and Nancy (Scott) Brosch of Sandy Creek, son-in-law George Chapman of Syracuse; eight grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsey, Stephanie, Katie, Mark, Samuel, Michael and Jessica; one great-granddaughter, Ava; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Park United Methodist Church, 2 Hubble Street, Pulaski, with burial in Pulaski Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Park United Methodist Church in Pulaski or the Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.
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October 1, 2012
Barb,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Cindy Lockwood
Bruce Schaefer
September 30, 2012
Barb, so very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
dave rogachefsky
September 29, 2012
Barb, you and Ken and the girls are in my thoughts.
September 29, 2012
Lynne and family:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family with the loss of your Dad.
Daryl Dyer
Pittsburgh, PA
Class of 75 (Pulaski High School)
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September 28, 2012
DEAR BARB,SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS MY SENCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU LOVE CHERIE MAZZENGA
Joween Opperman
September 28, 2012
Barb, so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts & in my prayers.
Lori Harter
September 28, 2012
Dear Barb,
Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Laurie Hackleman
September 28, 2012
Heartfelt condolences to Barb and family for your loss. We are all thinking about you during this time.
Norm Kruth
September 27, 2012
It was an honor to present Brother Ralph with his 60 year service award from Pulaski Lodge #415 F&AM last year. My most sincere condolences at your loss.
Norm Kruth
Secretary Pulaski Lodge
Don and Violet Phillps
September 27, 2012
To Betty and her family: We are so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. We have lost contact with you, Betty, but we hope you remember us. We had a wonderful time with you and Ralph in Detroit. Sincerely, Don and Violet Phillips
Carol & Frank Schroeder
September 27, 2012
A beautiful man inside and out that will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. Find comfort in all the love and memories...we are thinking of you and have you all in our prayers!
September 27, 2012
We are so sorry about Ralph. We are keeping you in our thoughts.
University Geriatricians
Peggy Spofford
September 27, 2012
Dear Betty, Barbara, Sally, Lynne and Nancy, My heart goes out to each of you with the loss of your husband and father. I will always remember the good times we had during the 1960s and1970s. Ralph was a special person who loved life. May he rest in peace. Love to you all.
Elisabeth Groves
September 27, 2012
Dear Betty, Sally, Barb, Lynne and Nancy-Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love to you all from Elisabeth, Anne & Yves.
Maxi Kosakowski
September 27, 2012
May your father rest in peace Sally. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today.
Carol & Ronald LaRock
September 27, 2012
May this candle give you peace in your time our sorrow. Ralph will be dearly missed by all. He was a very special person and effected many peoples lives.
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