Ralph Thomas

Ralph Thomas of Cedar Springs and formerly of Erieau passed away on Saturday June 11, 2016. Ralph was born in Garfield Heights 66 years ago to the late Ruth & Ralph Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Dawne (Schroeder) Thomas, his son Sean Thomas and his daughter Shannon Thomas & Mike. He was the proud Papa of Bella and Taylor and Grandpa to Dalton and McKenna. Ralph was one of 9 siblings and is survived by Roger & Sandy Thomas, Ruthann Engle, James Thomas, Larry & Leslie Thomas, Darlene Thomas, Rusty Griffith, Debbie & Steve Brown and Kenny & Diane Thomas. He is also survived by his step-mother Shirley Gay, his step-father Earl Woodhull and sisters in law Dyanne Srokosz and Doree Schroeder.

Ralph was proud to be a decorated Vietnam Veteran. It was before his tour that he married Dawne and they began their family. Soon they moved to Erieau when Ralph took a position with International Harvester. Being a skilled carpenter, Ralph eventually ran his own construction company Thomas Home Improvement Services. He enjoyed his time as a Mason, being Past Master of the Kent Lodge #274 AF & AM in Blenheim. Although he wore many hats in his life, Ralph was happiest spending time with his family.

In keeping with Ralph’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Saturday June 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Prior to the service, there will be Masonic Lodge service at 9:45 a.m and a time for visitation between 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

.Friends wishing to remember Ralph with a memorial donation are asked to consider Pet Rescue or the Masonic Lodge in Blenheim. Condolences for the family and memorial donations may be left online at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com