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Ralph Issler Obituary

Ralph R. Issler II, 71 of Prospect, died early Friday morning October 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 20, 1954 in Marion to the late Ralph R. and Alice Louise (Green) Issler. He was also preceded in death by siblings, John Travis Issler, Sue Ann Meister, Sharry Kaye Long and Donna Jean Luckeydoo. Also, in-laws, Tim Hickman and Paul Meister.

Ralph was a 1972 graduate of Elgin High School. He served our country in the United States Air Force. Ralph worked for over 25 years for Prospect Township. He was superintendent for the Prospect Cemetery; Ralph took great pride and care in the work he did there. Ralph also had worked for Elgin High School as Head Custodian for 4 yrs.

Ralph really enjoyed mowing; he loved his John Deeres. He was known for taking kids on rides on the tractor when there were family BBQ's.

Surviving is his wife, Diana C. (Mitchell) Issler, they were married August 5,1972 in Kentucky. Also surviving are their children, James R. (Danyelle) Issler of Marion and Amanda (Kevin) Mendelsohn of Bainbridge

Grandson, Aaron James (Haleigh Blevins) Issler

Sister, Carrol Hickman of Eaton

In-laws, Sheila Issler of Waldo, Stu Long of Lebanon and Rocky Luckeydoo of Florida

Graveside services will be held Tuesday November 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Prospect Cemetery. Pastor David Rush will officiate. There will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095.

The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Prospect is assisting the family.

Memorial gifts may be made to the D.A.V. PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marion County Now on Nov. 4, 2025.

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