Ralph Edwin Weikle, 77, of Alderson, WV, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at the Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea, WV, following a long illness.
He was born November 16, 1939, at Sarton Mountain near Union, WV.
Ralph was affiliated with the Living Church of God, was a custodian at Alderson Elementary School for 27 years, and was loved by everyone who met him. After he retired, he enjoyed the grandchildren, gardening, and cooking for the family.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and John Weikle; and four sisters, Susan Crawford, Nellie Kountz, Millicent Kountz, and Geraldine Pence.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Wilma Jean Weikle; daughters, Julie Byrne and David of Taylor, WI, Kathy Mann and Eric Persinger of Alderson, Becky King and Bobby of Buchanan, VA, and Kristy Hardin and Terry of Spanishburg, WV; son, David Weikle and Mercedes of Beaver, WV; sisters, Mary Ralston and Bob of Fairlea, Violet Allen of Union, and Diane Huggins of Clarksville, TN; brothers, Donald Weikle of Flat Mountain, WV, and Basil and Bobbie Weikle, both of Talcott, WV; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
In keeping with his wishes, Ralph will be cremated with no services.
Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com.
Lantz Funeral Home in Alderson is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary originally published in the October 11, 2017 edition of The West Virginia Daily News.
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