Ralph Burdge Obituary
Walhonding – Ralph Delbert Burdge, 87, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at OhioHealth Riverside Hospital.
Ralph was born in Brewster, Ohio on January 13, 1938. He was one of three children of the late Carlton and Glada (Neff) Burdge. He worked for Norfolk and Western Railroad for 38 years, and he was an avid hunter and fisher who loved being outdoors.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John and Jay; sister, Shirley; and his wife, Sandra Mae (Berentz) Burdge.
Ralph is survived by his children, Tracy Burdge of Walhonding, Mike Burdge (Denise Dobbins) of Warsaw, and Amy Burdge of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Austin and Brooke Kerr, Justin Burdge, and Mike and Lindsey Burdge; and four great-grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
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