Ralph C. Drapalla, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in San Antonio. He was born on November 15, 1940 in Nordheim, TX to Joe and Luella Drapalla. Ralph was passionate about his race horses. He was the owner of Drapalla Vending from 1976 to 2003 at which point he retired and spent his time travelling North America and enjoyed cruises with Rosie. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby (Maria) Drapalla and his sister, Joyce Morgan. Ralph is survived by his wife, Rosemary Drapalla and her sons, William Butts and wife, Elizabeth Armentor and Kevin Butts and wife, Lily; his grandson, Liam Butts; brother, Victor Drapalla; sisters, Alice Scheibe and Pat Snoga and their husbands; brother-in-law, Ray Morgan; his nephew, Wayne Boggin; great-niece, Robin Reeder and her daughters Jessica and Lindsey; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
SERVICE
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2014
2:00 P.M.
CHURCHILL BAPTIST CHURCH
12400 VISTA VIEW STREET
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78231
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 7400 Louis Pasteur Drive, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas 78229 or to Churchill Baptist Church.
