Ralph G. Kitzmiller

Ralph G. Kitzmiller obituary, Howard, OH

Ralph G. Kitzmiller

Ralph Kitzmiller Obituary

Visit the Roberts Funeral Home - Mount Vernon Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Ralph G. Kitzmiller, 82, of Howard, OH, passed away Sunday, April 14th, 2024, at his home, in Apple Valley, Howard, OH.

Ralph was born August 31st, 1941, in Columbus, OH to Ralph Elwood and Adele Louise {Feustel} Kitzmiller. He married Sandra Juilfs on May 27th, 1993.  

He Graduated from Whitehall High School then went into the Army for six years both active and reserve.  He started his own plumbing company K & D (Kitzmiller and Daughters) then worked for the State of Ohio as a plan examiner, then retired from the city of Westerville as a commercial plumbing and building inspector.  

He was a member of Millwood Church of Christ for the past two years.  

Ralph will be deeply missed by his wife; children Connie (Doug) Thompson, Carmen (John) Elmer, Stepsons, Jerry Simpson, Shawn (Nancy) Simpson, Gabe (Dana) Simpson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ralph was preceded in death by his daughter Beth Ann Kitzmiller, sister Marilyn Thompson and granddaughter Brandee Boysel.  

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Millwood Church of Christ, 10900 Millersburg Rd, Howard, OH 43028 on May 4th with visitation at 10:00 a.m. followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. and a meal will follow at the church.  

Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Knox County Humane Society in leu of flowers. https://www.knoxhumanesociety.org/donate 

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