Ralph Pfettscher

He graduated from Central High School in 1949 and was a member of the US Air Force where he was in the Strategic Air Command. Ralph retired from Peabody Coal Lynnville and was a lifetime member of VFW Post #1114. He enjoyed bird watching, playing Clabber and spending time with friends and family.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Janet G. Pfettscher, who passed in 2014; step-father, Norman Ritter; and infant daughter, Lisa Ann.

He is survived by his sons, Doug (Judy) and Don (Lisa) Pfettscher; daughter, Sandy Atkins; grandchildren, Shawn (Shannon), Jonathon (Michal), Sarah (Shane) Kincaid and Kathryn; great-grandchildren (and the special nicknames he called each of them), Drew “Drewbug”, Emilee “Emm”, Alexa “Trixie”, Junia “Junebug”, Noah, Vincent “Vinny The Doorman”, and Rose “Rosie No”; nieces, nephews and cousins; and many dear friends.

Funeral services were held 1:00 PM Saturday, April 16, 2015, at Alexander Memorial Park Heritage Chapel, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends visited Friday from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Alexander West Chapel, and Saturday from 12:00 PM until service time at the cemetery chapel.