Alfred Ralph Koontz's Obituary
Alfred Ralph Koontz, age 92, and a long-time resident of Lorain, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 13, 2021.
Ralph was born on October 30th, 1928 to David and Bernadette Koontz and was raised in Dixonville, PA. Ralph retired from Ford Motor Company after 42 years of dedicated service and was a loyal and active parishioner at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lorain.
Ralph was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who always remembered the birthdays of every one of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was talented in woodworking and made many treasured items for his family. He loved listening to and playing Country and Western music. Ralph’s lively harmonica and guitar playing brought great joy to his family, and he loved seeing their happy faces as he shared his music both in person and virtually. For many years, he was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed playing the lottery twice a week, every week, for many years. His family and friends will always remember his quiet strength, his sparkling blue eyes, and his keen sense of humor.
Ralph is survived by his daughters, Christine (Russell) Landsberger, Denise (Nelson Wyatt) Cogar, and Kathleen (Jerry) Shields; grandchildren, Stacie, Joseph, Jennifer, Zachery, Amy, Justin, Thomas (T.J.), Kyle, David, and Taylor; step-grandchildren, Rachel, Sarah, Russ, and Wesley; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clair and Allen; sister Delores; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Esther (nee Carlson), his son, Ralph Koontz Jr., and his brother David.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 16, 2021 from 4 – 7 pm in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst.(Masks are required.) His Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, at 10:00 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 East Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio, 44052. Rev. Fr. Edward J. Smith, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will also be on Tuesday, at 2:00 pm, in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon. (Meet at the cemetery.) To send an online condolence, please go to www.dovinreberjones.com.
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