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Ralph Munger Obituary
Jan 21, 1948 - Mar 30, 2025
Sandusky
Ralph E. Munger, Jr., 77, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully late Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2025, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, after battling stage three lung cancer.
He was born January 21, 1948, in Norwalk, the son of Ralph Edwin and Gladys Marie (Smith) Munger Sr. After graduating from high school, he served honorably in the U.S. Army and the Reserves. Over the years Ralph had served in the military for many years and had also worked as a welder.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and attending, over the years, the grandchildren's many activities, especially watching them play football and volleyball. The family will remember him for how he loved watching circle track and drag racing, working in his garden and playing in the woods.
Ralph is survived by his brother, Sheldon (Wendy) Munger of Shelby; his stepdaughters, Amy (Ernie) Studebaker of Tawas, Michigan, and Lori (Jason) Polak of Vermilion; his stepsons, Rolland (Diana) Nath of Sandusky, Michael (Katrina) Wilson of Sandusky; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 40 years, Verla Marlene "Cricket" (Winland) Munger (2021); a son, Jeremy Munger; his five brothers, Jerry, William, Melford "Skip," Richard, and Mark Munger Sr.; a sister, Sharon Munger; and a stepdaughter, Kathy Callipare.
Friends, family, loved ones, and others to a special event gathering, a "Celebration of Ralph's Life," from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2025, at V.F.W. Post No. 2529, 604 W. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH. Military honors will be at 2:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon, May 15, 2025, at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, OH.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606.
Arrangements are entrusted to David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Ralph's family at davidfkoch.com.
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Laura Brown
May 3, 2025
Lori, Jason, Brooke and Darbi,
Papa as we all called him was a wonderful man and he will certainly be missed by all of us. The smile he had was so sweet and he was always so kind and supportive of all the kids especially the "Sailors" whom he loved so dearly. We are so lucky to have known him and sat with him for so many years during the parades and watch his true patriotic spirit. He is a true American Veteran!
Please know that we are thinking of all of you, and that we love you all very much.
Doug, Laura, Savannah and Dana.
Ronald & Linda Willard
May 2, 2025
Sheldon, sorry to learn of jr's passing. I knew him as jr when we were growing up I don't think you will remember me, I am a cousin. Didn't know about Skip or Mark, saw Sharon' marker at the cemetery, sorry to learn of there passing also. Jr was a great kid when we were kids and always enjoyed playing with him and Skip when we would go up to Uncle Ralphs, many Saturday evenings when we were kids. Recall your pleasant memories of jr and may GOD's love comfort you GOD bless. Ron & Linda
Su Didion
April 26, 2025
I didn't work directly with Ralph until the last few yrs. we were there! He was on the tow motor and I was Quality control andwe didn't regularly see one another! But, if I had to audit some product, I would call on Ralph to retrieve it for me as they were always stacked way too high! But Ralph wouldn't just get it down to floor level and drop it! He would break the shrink wrap, unstack the boxes, and open the boxes for me! Meanwhile we could chat, and I used to know his wife's name and all the kids! Sadly we lost touch when we left there! God speed, Ralph. You were one great guy!
Linda Schenk
April 26, 2025
Sheldon and Wendy and Amanda I am so sorry to learn of your brothers passing. I never knew you had so many siblings. I hope you are doing well and have missed seeing you. May the following verse bring you comfort during this difficult time. What must it be to step on shore and find it ---HEAVEN;
To take hold of a hand and find it---GOD´S HAND;
To breathe new air and find it ---CELESTIAL AIR;
To feel invigorated, and find it---IMMORTALITY;
To sail from the care and turmoil of earth
To one unbroken calm;
To land there and find it---GLORY.
JIM MARSHALL
April 7, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jody Yontz
April 5, 2025
Oh I´m so sorry to hear this! Ralphie was a great man!I loved running into him, what a sweetheart. He was always so good to my mom. May he rest in peace. Jody Yontz
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