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Ralph McQuay Obituary
Ralph L. McQuay, 68, of Osawatomie, passed away on June 1, 2025 at Overland Park Post Acute Nursing Home.
He was born on March 3, 1957 to William "Chip" and Shirley (Goldsmith) McQuay in Van Nuys, CA. He graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1975.
Ralph worked as a Dietary Department Worker for the Osawatomie State Hospital.
Ralph lived in Osawatomie, Kansas. He enjoyed spending his time watching sports, especially the Chiefs, the Royals, and K-State football and basketball.
He was a member of The United Methodist Church in Osawatomie.
Ralph is survived by his brother, Brian and Debbie McQuay, brother, Bill and Bri McQuay, sister, Brenda Kuder, sister, Bridget and Kevin Chapman. As well as six nieces and nephews, thirteen great-nieces and nephews, and one great-great nephew.
He was preceded in death by his father, William McQuay, mother, Shirley McQuay, brother-in-law, Terry Wolford and nephew, Joshua Stickney.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Osawatomie Cemetery beginning at 11:00am.
Memorial contributions may be made to Phoenix Hospice c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary-Paola Chapel 305 N. Pearl St. Paola, KS 66071.
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