Ralph Corwin Nill, 71, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, July 11, 2010. He was born Sept. 19, 1938, in McKeesport, the son of the late Henry and Mildred Butler Nill. Ralph was the proprietor of Butler's Golf Course in Elizabeth Township and was a member of the Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, F&AM Lodge 583, Scottish Rite of Pittsburgh, Syria Temple Shrine, Deep Creek Yacht Club in Maryland and the McKeesport Little Theater, where he was a past board member. Ralph was also a member of the Pennsylvania Golf Course Owners and the Golf Course Superintendents Association. He was a former member of McKeesport Rotary Club, McKeesport Jaycees and the McKeesport Symphony Society, where he was a board member. He was a 1956 graduate of McKeesport High School and a 1960 graduate of Bucknell University and was also a student at the Armory Art Center in Florida and the Penn View Art Center in Elizabeth Township. Ralph was a first lieutenant while serving in the Army. He is survived by his wife, Carol Kemp Nill; daughter, Christy (Dave) Barowich, of Elizabeth Township; and a son, Jake (Sarah) Nill, of Rostraver; grandchildren, Emma and Eli Barowich and Bryce and Bodie Nill; a sister, Virginia Nill Swartz, of West Windsor, N.J.; and nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church with the Rev. William K. Little officiating. Everyone please meet at church. Interment will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the McKeesport Little Theater.

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Published by Tribune Review on Jul. 12, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Nill

10 Entries

July 25, 2010

To Carol,Christy,Jake and to all family members I would like to express our sympathy to you. We just returned home and learned of Ralph's passing and are very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with Ralph at the PGO meetings and appreciate all he did to promote the game of golf. He has left his imprint on the land and in the hearts and minds of those he met. He will be missed by all who knew him, but never forgotten. Your fond memories of him will someday overtake the sadness that you feel now. We wish you all good health and happiness in the future.
Bill Ehrlich and Deborah Crawford
(former owners of Marada Golf Course)

Tasha Wilhelm

July 17, 2010

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Marianne Marino

July 15, 2010

Carol, Christy, and Jake - Ralph's generosity and kindness extended to so many. It has been and continues to be a privilege to know your family.

July 14, 2010

Dear Carol - We just found out today (Wednesday) of Ralph's passing. I am so sorry we could not be with you and your family. We are remembering the wonderful times we spent with both of you and the years of friendship we shared. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Kashia and Augie

Kim Shultz

July 14, 2010

Dear Nill Family - We are deeply saddened at your loss. We have many fond memories of Ralph over the years, and he will surely be missed by us all. We'll be sure to keep our happiest memories with us always. I wish you comfort and strength in this difficult time... our thoughts are with you all. - Kim & Bill Shultz

July 13, 2010

Dear Nill family - I am so sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. He was my friend and a first-rate individual. Ralph and I went through the Ornish Program together and we shared our experiences over the last 12 years. I will always remember him. Jim Gatto (Forest Hills)

July 12, 2010

To the Family and Friends of Ralph Corwin Nill,

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Our Deepest Sympathy
The Heinleins & Fischers of Ponderosa Golf Course

Suzie Ulbrich

July 12, 2010

Carol - My mom just called me to tell me about Ralph. I wish I could be there - if you need to talk you know you can always call me. I'll keep you, Jake and Christy in my prayers.

July 12, 2010

Carol,
I am in NC with Janet and am so saddened to hear about Ralph. We will be thinking and praying for all of you and hope your memories will comfort you in the days to come. I am not sure when I will be returning as Janet is assisting me with some dental challenges. When I think of Ralph, it is his gentle soul that was so meaningful and comforting to me throughout my life. Hope to talk with you soon.
Love, Kathy

Patricia Price

July 12, 2010

Dear Nill Family,
This news is a shock. I did not know Mr Nill passed until now. My sympathies to the family. He was a leader and one of the pioneers of the WPa Golf Course Owners. One of the Originals as was my dad, "Sox" Price.
Heartfelt sympaties to all on your loss, He will be missed.
Patricia Price and the Price Family Pittsburgh North Golf Course

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