Ralph was the beloved husband of the late Madelon (Ernst) Black; loving father of Andrew (Jeannine), Barbara (Michael) Cross, Daniel “Buck”, Karen (James Betters) Black and the late Catherine Black; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Derek) Amel, Timothy (Stephanie) Cross, Steven (Mollie) Cross, Erin (Mike) Alianello, Lauren Black and the late Daniel Black; great-grandfather of Alena, Olivia, Paige, Lily, Tenley, Sadie, Declan, Finn, Sophia and Gianna; dear brother of the late Marjorie Black and Robert (Nancy) Black; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and loving companion of Katherine Johnson.
Visitation will be Friday, April 15, 2022 from 4-8 PM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights where the Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District, 10 E. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 appreciated.
