Ralph E Hart

Ralph E. Hart, age 73, passed away after a four year struggle with Alzheimers on March 30, 2020. He was born on April 17, 1946 in Ashville, Ohio to his parents Millard and Ora “Gloyd” Hart. Ralph was a graduate of Logan Elm High School, class of 1965. He met the center of his world and best friend Barbara Rittinger at an A&W root beer stand, and the rest was history. The two wed on October 1, 1966. Ralph served his country honorably in the Ohio National Guard for 6 years. He was a loyal employee with DuPont until he retired after 23 years. Ralph was also a well loved and respected employee for Schoedinger Funeral Home, working primarily out of the Circleville Chapel for 14 years. He enjoyed restoring old cars and loved to travel to Pigeon Forge and Nashville. He was a member of Heritage Nazarene Church for 53 years. Of all that Ralph loved in life, he loved his family most of all, especially the grandkids. They were so special to him. Ralph was a wonderful man who will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Brad and Jim Hart; an infant daughter Linda and numerous half-siblings. Left to mourn his passing is his devoted wife Barbara Hart; his children Lisa (John) Russell and Brian (Sharon) Hart; his grandchildren Tiffany (Jason) Friend and Tyler Russell; his great grandson and love of his life Jordan Sayre; his bonus great grandson Jadon Friend; his brother Ted (Sharon) Hart; his half sister Margaret Radabaugh; sisters-in-law Phyllis, Dorothy and Dora Burris; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and of course many friends.

Services have been entrusted to Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home. In order to adhere to current public health guidelines, a private graveside will be held at Reber Hill Cemetery with Jim Ferrell officiating. The family would like to give special thanks to Dee Krysty and the staff at The Caring Touch for their wonderful care of Ralph in the last six weeks of his life. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Pickaway Senior Center or to Pickaway Fire Department.