Ralph Gerding's Obituary
Ralph Gerding, age 95, of North Ridgeville, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village. He was born in Cleveland and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1957. Ralph worked as a tool and die maker at MTD before retiring in 1988. He was an Army veteran serving in WWII. He was a member of St. Peter Church, former member of VFW Post 9871, Knights of St John, American Legion Clifton Post in Fairview Park, member and past president of West Branch Rifle and Pistol Club, life member of NRA and Ohio R&P Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assoc. He enjoyed hunting and competitive shooting, flying, and scuba diving. Survivors include his daughters Lin (Gerald) Matus of Avon Lake, Nancy Partyka of North Ridgeville; sons Dennis (Mary) of Grafton, and Jeffrey of North Ridgeville; grandchildren Dana (John) Thain, Kara (Christopher) Starkey, Joseph (Kristina), and Samuel Partyka, Andrew, Rebecca, Evan, Kyle, Bradley and Matthew Gerding; 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie; parents Albert and Blanche (nee Bennett); sons David and Kenneth; son-in-law David Partyka; sisters Thelma Dowman and Doris Frantz; brothers Albert, Edward, Leonard and Norman. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Peter Church.
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