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Ralph Dewayne Campbell
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Ralph Campbell, age 82, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on January 8, 2026. He was born April 17, 1943, to the late Howard and Wilma (Steiner) Campbell in Boyertown, PA. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Arblaster; and his infant children, Katrina Alice, Ralph Dean and Roy Reed.
Ralph is survived by his wife of (62) years, Rosemary Campbell; son, Howard Dewayne and his wife Sheila Campbell; daughter, Seanna Sue and her husband Yanus D. Nelson; grandchildren Victoria, McKenzie and Duncan Campbell and Joshua Yanus Nelson.
Graveside Service will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Omaha National Cemetery. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 23, 2026. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. The family will direct memorials.
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