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Ralph F. Freshour

February 23, 1928 — August 4, 2024

Harpster

Ralph F. Freshour, age 96, of Harpster, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky.

Ralph was born on February 23, 1928, in Marion, Ohio, to Ernest and Ruth (Bridge) Freshour.  He was married for over 66 years to Lorene Vernell Myers, married on November 13, 1949, in Brush Ridge, and Vernell passed away on May 2, 2016.

He is survived by his children: Stan (Sandy) Freshour of Harpster, Shelly (Jim) Conley of Upper Sandusky, Tracy (Kim) Jones of Cape Coral, Florida. 6 grandchildren: Steve (Robyn) Freshour, Matthew Freshour, Nicole (Lex) Orians, Angela (Neil Hart) Conley, Jamie (Brandon) Weber and Christy (Chris Ritter) Jones, along with 14 great grandchildren: Laci, Kasen, Kenna, Kinsley, and Steven Freshour, Brianna(Tyler) Rice, Lillie and Ella Orians, Victoria and Marissa Damron, Josie and Blair Weber, Eli and Raelynn Ritter, along with 3 great grandchildren, Braxton, Deacon,  and Clay, and a special friend Mary Danals.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a daughter, Karen, and a brother, Carl Feshour.

Ralph retired after 46 years with Conrail where his last position retiring in 1990 as a freight clerk.

He was a life long resident of Harpster, and graduated from Harpster High School in 1946, and served on village council.

For hobbies, Ralph enjoyed following all of Cleveland Sports and The Ohio State teams, from baseball, football, and basketball.  He also enjoyed his winters in Cape Coral, Florida, and going out to eat whenever he had a chance.

Funeral services Ralph Freshour will be private with Pastor Steve Sturgeon officiating, with burial taking place at Grand Prairie Cemetery.

Visitations will be held on Thursday, August 8, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Lucas Batton Funeral in Upper Sandusky.

Memorials may be made to Pitt Township Volunteer Fire Department or Hospice of Wyandot Memorial, and can be sent to Lucas Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com.

Donations:

Pitt Twp. Vol. Fire Dept.

Hospice of Wyandot Memorial

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