Ralph Henry Hoydn

Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend whom God called back into His Kingdom. Ralph showed incredible strength, courage and peace before his departure home to be with The Lord.

Born and raised in Chicago, IL. Ralph spent most of his life residing in Lake County, IL.

Ralph was an entrepreneur and president at Tobi Engineering where he graciously employed his family members and others who became like family to him.

Ralph was a Chicago Bears and White Sox fan and could be found eating cashews, potato chips, and making his famous “Hoydn dip”, while watching the games with his family and friends. Ralph had a passion for golfing and was a member of the Bull Valley Golf Club. Ralph also enjoyed pheasant hunting with his sons.

Ralph loved his family and friends with all his heart. He was gentle, peaceful, patient and humble. He spoke with a voice like none other. He encouraged everyone to do their best and to keep striving towards their goals. He had an inner spirit of hope that will be cherished and missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Ralph is survived by his wife Rita; his sons, Keith Hoydn (Abby), Brian Ascensio (Tiffany), and Martynas Maciulaitis ; grand children, Briana McCall (Mark), Savannah Diplas (Nino), Gianna Naylor (Tim), Nicolina Hoydn, Tommy Hoydn, Brian Ascensio, Samanta Maciulaityte, and Emilia Maciulaityte. Great grandchildren; Levi Diplas, Noah McCall, Saylor Diplas, and Eloise McCall.

He is also survived by his siblings, Linda Doty and Sharon Spee; countless nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Ralphina Hoydn, and brother Raymond Hoydn.

Above all else, Ralph was kind hearted and helpful. He had a way of making everyone around him feel seen, included, and appreciated. All Ralph wanted in life was to make his friends and family happy. He will be truly and deeply missed by those who loved him.

Memorial visitation will be held on November 29th 1-4pm at Adams Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 4343 Main St. Downers Grove, IL 60615

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Ralph’s name to any charity of the donor’s choice.