Hartke, Ralph Z. on Sunday, December 26, 2010, preceded in death by August and Hulda Hartke, his father and mother; beloved husband of 47 years of Pat Hartke (nee Esler); dear father of Cathy Hartke and Diane (Brian) Wittling; our dear uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Mr. Hartke was the founder and former owner of Hartke Nursery on Warson Road and a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Free Church in Creve Coeur.
Visitation at Kriegshauser West Mortuary, 9450 Olive Blvd, Wednesday, December 29, 3:00-8:00PM, Brotherhood Service at 7:00PM and Thursday, December 30, 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00AM at St. Paul’s Evangelical Free Church, 9801 Olive Blvd.(63141). Entombment Oak Grove Mausoleum. Memorials appreciated to St. Paul’s Evangelical Free Church, Alzheimers Association or the American Cancer Society. Condolences to www.kriegshausermortuary.com