Ralph W. Reser

Ralph Whistler Reser passed away on December 12, 2012. He was 95 years old. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on September 30, 1917. He and his family moved to San Antonio when he was 16 years old. He went to Jefferson High School and lived in Monte Vista. Ralph went to the University of Texas at Austin where he met his adored wife of 69 years, Jane Guleke Reser. They married in 1943. In World War II, he served in air-traffic control in Costa Rica. He was in the wholesale lumber business in San Antonio for 35 years. Ralph lived in the City of Alamo Heights since 1954. He sat on the Alamo Heights Board of Adjustment 37 years, longer than any other person. He was appointed by Mayor William Clyborne.

Ralph was related to the famous artist, James Whistler and was a fine artist himself. He had an avid interest in investing and finances, house construction, and current events. He loved to read the newspaper and had over 1000 newspaper clippings saved. He was in the Kiwanis club, the Town club, the Petroleum club, and was Chi Phi. Ralph was a great source of strength to his family. His kind, comforting demeanor was always present. He was dearly loved by his family and will be deeply missed.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Helen Reser, his brothers Richard and Thomas Reser, and his grandson Robert Test. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jane Reser, his children and their spouses, Ralph and Dianne Reser, Helen and Don Test, and Charles and Beth Reser. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kristen Shannon, Catherine Reser, Michael Reser, Richard Test, and Matthew Reser; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Graham, and Harrison Shannon; and other relatives and friends. Ralph is now in the loving hands of God.

A graveside service will be at Sunset Memorial Park on Monday at 11:00am, December 17, 2012. Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of your choice.