Ralph Edward Ehlke

Ralph Edward Ehlke went to his heavenly home on October 24, 2024, just short of his 90th birthday. He was greeted by his loving wife, Ilonka, & many other family members. We believe they are all up there around a large table playing Sheepshead & sharing happy memories! Ralph graduated from Appleton West High School and went into the Army in July 1956 until June 1958. He then went to UW Menasha getting his associate degree & finished up and graduated from UW Madison with a bachelor's degree. He went into a career as an underwriter for various insurance companies and met the love of his life - Ilonka at one of them. They were happily married in August 1969 for 47 loving years. Ralph's two passions & hobbies was singing in his church choir and bowling enjoying the friendships he found in each. They both enjoyed their cats throughout the years especially his last one called Kallie.
Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Ilonka, his parents Amanda & Edward Ehlke, and his siblings, Harold, Earl, & Marion.
A special thank you to two dear friends -Jerry Schuld & Carol Nugent, who were there for Ralph through the years with love and support. You were his angels on earth! God Bless You Both!