Ralph George Smith, age 86, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Merrillville, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Ralph is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty Smith (nee Scheidt); children: Don (Becky) Smith of Valrico, FL, Judy (Fred) Benich of Crown Point, IN, and Karin (late Steve) Pluchinsky of DeMotte, IN; grandchildren:Continue Reading
Ralph George Smith, age 86, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Merrillville, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty Smith (nee Scheidt); children: Don (Becky) Smith of Valrico, FL, Judy (Fred) Benich of Crown Point, IN, and Karin (late Steve) Pluchinsky of DeMotte, IN; grandchildren: Jim (Jen) Smith, Nick Pluchinsky, Freddy (fiancé Megan) Benich, Jake (Lizzie) Benich, Brandt Howard and Blaise Howard; great-grandchildren: Maddie, Freddy, Lucas, Addison and Lucy; sister, Theresa Spitz; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lori, grandson, Stephen; great-granddaughter, Danica; three brothers and three sisters.
Ralph worked at U.S. Steel for 36 years. He liked Green Bay and Notre Dame football. Ralph was a “Mr.-Fix-It” and a tinkerer. He loved fishing and camping with his wife, and cared deeply for his family.
Private services for the family were entrusted to Geisen Funeral Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Ralph’s name to Gift of Hope.
Visit Ralph’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.
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