Ralph R. Fairman, 73, of Highland, passed away on Thursday, March 21st, 2019. His father, Ralph G. Fairman and his mother Fern Fairman (nee Palmateer) preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Maureen (nee LaBelle); two daughters Michele (Trevor) Parsley of Highland and Sandra (Douglas) Ellis of Tampa; one son Timothy Fairman of Elgin; two granddaughters Jillian and Chelsea of Highland; and many other extended family members survive him.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 24th, 2019 at Kuiper Funeral Home at 9039 Kleinman Rd, Highland. Friends may visit with the family from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Grace church in Highland Monday at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial at Chapel Lawn Cemetery located at 8178 Cline Ave. in Crown Point.
Mr. Fairman was a lifelong resident of NW Indiana. Born and raised in East Chicago, he was a graduate of Washington High School, class of 1963. He was retired from Inland Steel Company with over 30 years of service. Following that, he was employed at Sears for 10 years. Mr. Fairman was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
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