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Raymond C. Ralston, age 87, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Otterbein Portage Care Center in Pemberville, OH. Ray was born September 8, 1926, in Toledo, OH to Otha and Anna Ralston. A 1949 graduate of Macomber High School, Ray was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving from 1945 to 1947. He was a contractor by trade and was owner of Ankney and Ralston, Inc. for 36 years until retiring in 2001. Ray was an avid fan of car racing and attended the Indy 500 time trials for 50 years. He also enjoyed NASCAR racing, especially going to Eldora Speedway in New Weston, OH. Ray was a huge fan of Al Jolson.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Alice; children, Daniel Ralston and Nancy (Brian) Gallat, and granddaughter, Jen Gallat. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Keith.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 25, 2014, from 11 a.m. until services begin at 1 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.). Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551 or Honor Flight, Inc. 300 E. Auburn Springfield, OH 45505. Online condolences may be shared at
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March 23, 2014
Dearest Alice, Dan, Nancy, Brian and Jen
What a day to celebrate the love of our Lord as we know our Ray is being welcomed by all the Saints in heaven that have gone before him. I am certain that his infectious smile is a beaming light to all of your love ones that were waiting for him. Nancy my favorite memory to this day is when he took us up "Way High" in the bucket of the front loader on the tractor and dumped us on the "mountain" of snow ! oh what a grand time we had. I will never forget his smile, his love for racing and the lava soap in his bathroom in the basement! Why I would remember that I am not sure but you know his loving hands were always clean and ready to reach out and welcome you. Blessing to you my dearest friends. May you find comfort in this time knowing that Ray just won the ultimate race.....eternal life with Jesus! I love you Nancy K.
Charles Adler
March 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Ray was a great neighbor ,greater husband , & even greater father & grand-dad ! And great 1'st name !!
March 23, 2014
Alice,Danny,and Nancy, I'm so deeply sorry to here of Ray,s passing. He was such a kind,caring,loving man. You are all in my prayers and my deepest sympathy to all of you. Gail Farley (McIntyre)
Kathleen Smithers
March 23, 2014
My sincere thoughts are with you in the loss of your husband. We worked together at D & B 60 years ago when we were young girls and you phoned me after reading a newspaper clipping a few years ago. I was amazed you remembered me. May God be with
you in these following lonely times.
Kate Smithers
Pam McKINNEY (MICHALSKI)
March 23, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Ray and Alice along with Danny and Nancy will always be a part of my past!!!
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