1925
Ralph
2015
Ralph Wyss
January 4, 1925 — August 19, 2015
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Ralph Goodwin Wyss, age 90, of Overland Park, Kansas was returned home to our Heavenly Father on August 19, 2015. Ralph was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 4, 1925.
Ralph was a graduate of Central Senior High School in Kansas City, Missouri. His favorite subjects were mathematics and the sciences.
Ralph was a veteran of WWII, a member of the famed “Golden Lions”, the 106th Infantry Division who fought heroically in the Battle of the Bulge. Ralph was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Bronze Star, and European Theatre of Operations Campaign Medal (with four Battle Stars), along with other medals.
After the war, Ralph attended the University of Kansas, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Ralph led a career of public service, highlighted by his 31 years as Chief Engineer and Director of Operations with Water District number 1 of Johnson County Kansas.
Ralph’s life was blessed by two great ladies. He married Audrey Sales on July 18, 1943. She entered heaven in 1990. Ralph was married to Margie B. Noll on November 16, 1996. Ralph enjoyed his retired years. He and Margie logged over 100,000 miles of motor trips.
Ralph was baptized at Linwood Baptist Church, and subsequently a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Overland Park, Kansas for forty years.
Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Audrey; his parents Ralph and Nellie; and siblings Frank, Lucille, Ethel, and Patsy.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Margie B. Wyss, of the home; Children: Cheryl D. Larson (Nick), Jill L. Brophy, and R. Russell “Rusty” Wyss (Terri); Step-Children: Becky L. Kay (Homer), and Randy Manning (Beverly); Grandchildren: Keegan Brophy, Chris Larson, Shannon Brophy, Cara Larson, Thomas Wyss, Benjamin Wyss, and Joanne Wyss; Step-Grandchildren: Neil Manning (Megan), Ashley Kay-Hiatt (Stephen), Leslie Franklin (James), and H. Johnathan Kay; and seven Step-Great Grandchildren.
Memorial contributions are suggested to City Union Mission.
Ralph was a graduate of Central Senior High School in Kansas City, Missouri. His favorite subjects were mathematics and the sciences.
Ralph was a veteran of WWII, a member of the famed “Golden Lions”, the 106th Infantry Division who fought heroically in the Battle of the Bulge. Ralph was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Bronze Star, and European Theatre of Operations Campaign Medal (with four Battle Stars), along with other medals.
After the war, Ralph attended the University of Kansas, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Ralph led a career of public service, highlighted by his 31 years as Chief Engineer and Director of Operations with Water District number 1 of Johnson County Kansas.
Ralph’s life was blessed by two great ladies. He married Audrey Sales on July 18, 1943. She entered heaven in 1990. Ralph was married to Margie B. Noll on November 16, 1996. Ralph enjoyed his retired years. He and Margie logged over 100,000 miles of motor trips.
Ralph was baptized at Linwood Baptist Church, and subsequently a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Overland Park, Kansas for forty years.
Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Audrey; his parents Ralph and Nellie; and siblings Frank, Lucille, Ethel, and Patsy.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Margie B. Wyss, of the home; Children: Cheryl D. Larson (Nick), Jill L. Brophy, and R. Russell “Rusty” Wyss (Terri); Step-Children: Becky L. Kay (Homer), and Randy Manning (Beverly); Grandchildren: Keegan Brophy, Chris Larson, Shannon Brophy, Cara Larson, Thomas Wyss, Benjamin Wyss, and Joanne Wyss; Step-Grandchildren: Neil Manning (Megan), Ashley Kay-Hiatt (Stephen), Leslie Franklin (James), and H. Johnathan Kay; and seven Step-Great Grandchildren.
Memorial contributions are suggested to City Union Mission.
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