Born November 14, 1922 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Edward O. and Barbara (Cox) Barcus and was a graduate of Cloverdale High School “Class of 1940”. He married Geraldine G. Barcus on June 30, 1946 and she survives.
Ralph was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He worked at Allisons Division of General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1980.
He was a member of the Fillmore Christian Church, Temple Masonic Lodge #47, Eastern Star, and the Scottish Rite.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine; two daughters, Mary Ann (Bernie) Cripe and Carolyn New; a sister, Phyllis Shoemaker (Dave) Phacker; five granddaughters, Lisa Hornback, Tammara Prager, Carrie Miller, Natalie Ladiero, and Mary Mariah New; and five great grandchildren, Drew & Emily Miller, Ian & Brianna Ladiero, and Alyssa Prager.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, James New; two sisters, Ruth Nickerson and Eileen Akins; and a brother, Bill Barcus
Masonic Memorial and Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 with Randy Seipel and Rev. Paul Taylor officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of service on Tuesday, March 5th.
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