Ralph G. Waite, age 86, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 6, 1925 to Ralph W. and Ethel (Ranger) Waite in Toledo. Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He married Patricia R. (Dobrik) Waite on April 23, 1949 and they shared 62 wonderful years. Ralph retired from the transportation industry after 45 years of dedicated service. He was a member of The Historic Church of St. Patrick.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Debbie (Doug) Schubert, Wayne (Tammy) Waite, Jeff (Cindy) Waite and Valerie Ralph and 8 grandchildren.
The family will receive guests Tuesday from 9-10:30 a.m. at The Historic Church of St. Patrick, 130 Avondale Ave., with the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the church. Officiating will be Rev. Gregory L. Peatee. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.
The family would like to specially thank Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, please consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio.