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Ralph Dragoo Obituary
Ralph D. Dragoo, 93, formerly of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Chandler Park Assisted Living facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he resided.
He was born Nov. 21, 1931, in Mooreland, Indiana, to Jearl and Evelyn (Harris) Dragoo.
On Nov. 22, 1951, he married Mary E. Price. Mr. Dragoo built their first home in Albany, Indiana, the following year. They moved their family to Goshen in 1961, and retired to Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 2001.
Mrs. Dragoo preceded him in death Oct. 15, 2018. Surviving are his son, Michael (Deborah) Dragoo, Elkhart, Indiana, his daughter, Nancy Dragoo, Suwanee, Georgia, and two grandchildren, Rose Dragaud-Sanchez, Questa, New Mexico, and Molly Dragaud, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
A Korean War Army veteran, discharged with the rank of supply corporal NCO, Mr. Dragoo professionally worked as a structural engineer, designing corporate furniture and mass-market retailer displays and shelving. He was locally employed by Barler Manufacturing in Goshen, Indiana, and eventually retired from Syndicate Glass, Middlebury, Indiana.
A lifelong Methodist, Mr. Dragoo enjoyed woodworking, building radio-controlled model aircraft, rock collecting, camping and stopping to read every historical marker he encountered.
Private services took place at Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Indiana.
Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculp funeralhome.com.
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Naomi Reese
March 12, 2025
I'm sorry to hear the passing of your Dad. What a great man he was. We shared alot memories together knowing he knew I was from South Bend. He will deeply be missed!
Marc Miller
March 11, 2025
Michael and Nancy. Sorry for your loss. Michael, I still fondly remember your presence and support at my dad's funeral. Your dad was a big help rebuilding the rusted floor of my '64 Chevy Malibu waaayyyy back when. Remember?
May God grant you and yours internal peace.
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