Ralph E. Ginder, 81, of Pendleton, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. He was born on May 21, 1933 to John and Rachel (Stottlemeyer) Ginder in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Delco-Remy in Anderson in 1988 after 32 years of service, and was a member of Whetstone Christian Church in Anderson. Ralph enjoyed fishing, gardening and NCAA basketball, and loved spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also holds a cross-country record at Fishers High School.
Ralph was the devoted husband of his wife of 57 years, Alberta (Beck) Ginder. He is also survived by his children, Kathy (Jeff) Hoppes, John Ginder, and Tammy (Brad) Forrer; grandchildren, Jason (Jennifer) Berry, Danielle (Mike) Willock, Ashley (Kris) Gustin, Johnny Ginder, and Baylee Lawther (fiancé, Brian Robertson); great-grandchildren, Jace & Hallie Kate Berry, Tucker, Ragan & Porter Willock, Braden & Brinley Gustin, and Reese Robertson; as well as several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, extended family & friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Hilda S. Ginder; sisters, Ellen Bannon, Roseanna Ward, Alyce Tharp; and brothers, Fred, Joe, and Roy.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 23, 2015, at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 9700 Allisonville Road, in Indianapolis. Visitation will be Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pendleton Fire & Ambulance, 100 S. Broadway Street, Pendleton, IN 46064.
Visitation
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday, March 22, 2015
Randall & Roberts Funeral Home
1150 Logan Street
Noblesville, Indiana, United States
46060
Graveside Services
11:00 am Monday, March 23, 2015
Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
9700 Allisonville Road
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
46250