Moder, Ralph W. b. 18 Jul 1926 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 2 Feb 2014 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1926 - 2014 (87 years) Has 12 ancestors and 6 descendants in this family tree.

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Name	Moder, Ralph W.
Born	18 Jul 1926	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Male
Military Service	Aft 1944
WWII, US Navy
Died	2 Feb 2014	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	4 Feb 2014
Appleton Post Crescent
Ralph W. Moder, 87, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, February 2, 2014. Ralph was born on July 18, 1926, in Appleton, Wisconsin. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1944 and then joined the US Navy. Ralph served aboard a Liberty ship escorting convoys across the ocean during the war. After the war, Ralph used the GI bill to study linotype operation. Following his training, he was hired by the Appleton Post Crescent where he worked for 41 years. In 1948, Ralph married Marguerite Hela. The couple lived in Appleton and raised their six children there. Ralph's life was one of selflessness. He worked hard even as a very young man to help support his family after the early death of his father. Later, Ralph dedicated himself to supporting his own large family and instilling in his children the values he cherished. "Hobbies?" he'd chuckle. "Oh yes, I've got six of them!" Ralph was a humble man and a generous one. He loved nothing more than to surprise his kids, grandkids, neighbors, and friends with unexpected treats. Ralph had a keen interest in current affairs and a deep compassion for others that extended far beyond the community he lived in. Survivors include his children: Pat (David) Mertens, Eau Claire, Katy Grogan, Janesville, Mary (Dale) Bahr, West Salem, Nancy Moder, Appleton, Susan (Tim) Pauly, Sherwood, and John (Jody) Moder, Darboy; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren as well as sisters-in-law: Vell Moder, LaVerne Moder, and Alice Gamsky. He was preceded in death by his wife Marguerite, sister June, brothers Bob and Glenn, and his son-in-law Michael Grogan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6 from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Sacred Heart Room at Sacred Heart School in Appleton, Wisconsin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 4:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 222 E Fremont St, Appleton. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Ralph's family would like to express appreciation for the loving and professional care he received from Dr. Jeffrey Whiteside, Dr. Jack Anderson, Theda-Care At Home Hospice, and Cherry Meadows Hospice. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2014
Buried	St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Person ID	I165141	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	3 Sep 2017

Father	Moder, Peter, b. 17 Mar 1896, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA , d. 24 Nov 1945, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA (Age 49 years)
Mother	Grassl, Anna, b. 20 Oct 1895, d. 1 Apr 1985 (Age 89 years)
Family ID	F54659	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Hela, Margaurite, b. 9 Nov 1926, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA , d. 21 Feb 2010 (Age 83 years)

Married Abt 1948

Children

	1. Moder, Patricia
	2. Moder, Katy
	3. Moder, Mary
	4. Moder, Nancy
	5. Moder, Susan
	6. Moder, John

Last Modified 4 Feb 2014

Family ID F53624 Group Sheet | Family Chart

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	Born - 18 Jul 1926 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
	Died - 2 Feb 2014 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
	Buried - - St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA