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Ralph WAITE Obituary

WAITE Ralph G. Ralph G. Waite, age 86, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 6, 1925 to Ralph W. and Ethel (Ranger) Waite in Toledo. Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He married Patricia R. (Dobrik) Waite on April 23, 1949, and they shared 62 wonderful years. Ralph retired from the transportation industry after 45 years of dedicated service. He was a member of The Historic Church of St. Patrick. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Debbie (Doug) Schubert, Wayne (Tammy) Waite, Jeff (Cindy) Waite and Valerie Ralph and 8 grandchildren. The family will receive guests Tuesday from 9-10:30 a.m. at The Historic Church of St. Patrick, 130 Avondale Ave., with the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the church. Officiating will be Rev. Gregory L. Peatee. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park. The family would like to specially thank Hospice of Northwest Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio. To leave a special message for the family please visit, www.NewcomerToledo.com

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Published by The Blade on Nov. 20, 2011.

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Roy Loth

November 25, 2011

My condolences to the family,I had the chance to work with Ralph during my early truck driving years,he is and always will be one of the best people I have had the pleasure of knowing. Roy Loth (Bartley co.)

November 20, 2011

To the Waite family, we just want to send your our condolences on the loss of such a great man. I am very glad that I had the chance to meet him. Just keep the thought in mind that he is in a much better and peaceful place now. Our love and thoughts are with you. -The Heck Family. (Gena Martens)

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