Ralph B Griesinger (Papa) Delta, Ohio Obituary

Ralph B Griesinger (Papa)

<p>Ralph B. Griesinger, age 57, of Delta, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at The Toledo Hospital.&nbsp; Ralph was born in Toledo on April 27, 1963 to the late Thomas J. &amp; Winifred A. (Atkinson) Griesinger.&nbsp; He married the love of his life, Katie Tuck on July 2, 2004.&nbsp; Ralph worked in the service department for the Village of Ottawa Hills for over 30 years, retiring in 2014.&nbsp; He also worked for the State of Ohio for over 20 years, as a Motorcycle Safety Instructor.&nbsp; He enjoyed his Harley-Davidson and riding with all his friends and family.&nbsp; He thoroughly enjoyed fishing and often spoke of his grandchildren as being the light of his life.&nbsp; &nbsp;Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Katie; son, Joe (Lindsey); daughter, Heather; brothers, Thomas, Albert, Dan, Thom A., sisters, Debbie, Bonnie, Brenda, Donna, Ann, Aunt Virginia(who was like a second mother to Ralph), grandchildren, Jared, Tyler, Skyler, Bryan, Caleb, Madie, Kenzie and great grandson, Tyler, Jr., many aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;Friends and family will be received at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109, Delta, from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, September 18, 2020, where those attending are asked to follow CDC guidelines by wearing a facial mask and observing six foot distancing.&nbsp; Funeral services for Ralph will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 beginning at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Tom Bates, officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be private for the family.&nbsp; Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Red Cross, 631 W. Elm St., Wauseon, Ohio 43567.&nbsp; Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.</p>
April 27, 1963 - September 15, 202004/27/196309/15/2020
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Dr. Mike Jajuga
September 18, 2020
Dear Griesinger Family,
I have no words to express to you my pain & sadness with the loss of Ralph. The world was a better place with him in it. I know that he is with God now and even Heaven is improved with his presence there! I know all of you know this, and yet this... Continue Reading
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Luke, JoHanna and Henry
September 17, 2020
We are so very sorry! We love you!
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Patti J White-Masales
September 17, 2020
Debbie please accept our sincerest condolences at this time. The world was a better place with Ralph in it. May he rest in peace. Childhood friends forever.
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Jenny Troutman
September 17, 2020
So sorry for your loss. May all the greatest memories remain🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Village of Ottawa Hills
September 17, 2020
With sympathy from friends and co-workers at the Village of Ottawa Hills. We will miss you Ralph. Thinking of the family and friends at this difficult time.
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