Ralph W. Buhr

Ralph W. Buhr, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Golden Years Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Churubusco, IN to the late Paul C. and Marie (Schmidt) Buhr. He married Gloria (Koester) Buhr and she survives. Ralph was a single copy manager for the Fort Wayne Newspapers for 30 years until his retirement. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Ralph enjoyed playing golf. He was known for his humorous personality and his rousing rendition of “I like beer”. Above all else, Ralph was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Surviving are his children, Michael (Dawn) Buhr, Janet (Daniel) Green, and Tamara (Daniel) Dahling; six grandchildren; five great-grandsons; brothers, Elmer (Vera) Buhr and Robert (Joan) Buhr; and sisters, Joan (Clair) Winesburg, Pauline Carpenter, Marcella Buhr and sister in law Carol Buhr. Ralph was also preceded in death by brothers, Eldon and Melvin. Due to the current pandemic all services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Worship Anew or the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made to Dignitymemorial.com.