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Ralph H. Greenawalt III, 71

February 06, 2016

Ralph H. Greenawalt III, 71, of Lancaster, died suddenly Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his residence.
Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Claire (Ranck) Greenawalt of Lancaster, and the son of Ruth (Henne) Greenawalt of Mountville and the late Ralph H. Greenawalt, Jr.
Ralph was employed as a Quality Control Inspector for Johnson & Johnson for 43 years until his retirement in 2008.
He was a member of American Volksmarch Association and the Johnson & Johnson Retiree Club. Ralph was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church where he was active in the choir and as an assisting minister.
Ralph was an avid reader and a fantasy sports lover, and a fan of the Pittsburg Steelers and Penn State.
In addition to his wife of 42 ½ years and his mother, Ralph is survived by a daughter, Tina Greenawalt of Clarkdale, AZ; a son, Keith L. Greenawalt and his wife Kami of Carlisle; 2 brothers, Bruce E. Greenawalt of Mountville and Fred H. Greenawalt of Silver Springs, PA; and a sister, Carole E. Daley of Lancaster.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 Pleasure Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rev. Jillian Riddle officiating. Inurnment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Ralph’s memory may be made to the church at the address above.

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February 24, 2016

To Family:
I was so sorry to hear about Ralph’s passing. I worked with him at Warner/Lambert/Pfizer/Johnson and Johnson. He was always so nice, kind and upbeat. He alwyas had something nice to say to me. My mother passed away a few years ago-she worked with Ralph also and I know she felt the same way about him. I was not in the area during the service and was upset I could not attend. Please know my thoughts and prayers were your famliy and Ralph.
Terry Brenner

February 15, 2016

Dear Ruth, Claire, Carole, Bruce, Fred and others
I give you sympathy upon the death of your dear son, husband, brother, cousin and friends.
As young children the Greenawalts and the Kresgers sat in front of the Zimmermans at Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church. We saw easch other grow there. I remeber teaching S.S to many of you Greenawalts in grades 7 to 12. The big classes in those days made discipline difficult, but Ralph’s good behavior and courtesy helped ease the problems.
I sang with Ralph in the choir, and he did a fine job. His service as an Assisting Minister is to be noted. Worshiping the Lord was very important to Ralph and now he is with Jesus. Thanks God we all have that hope.
God Bless You All!
Love,
Dave Zimmerman( 717-806-2047)

February 14, 2016

February 14, 2016
Hi Claire:
I was saddened to learn of Ralph’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Paul and Mary Donecker

February 14, 2016

Words can not describe how sorry I am for your loss.   I knew Ralph since I was around 12 and he always was more like a brother to me than an in law.    Please note that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. 
 Burneta and Greg Barley

February 13, 2016

Dear Claire, Tina & Keith,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Ralph was a wonderful person we had the privilege to know. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. May God grant you peace in this most difficult time.
Frank and Cindy Zimmerman
Members of St Matthew’s 

February 11, 2016

All our prayers to the family of a great, gental, caring man.  Richard and Vicki Syvertson

February 11, 2016

We were shocked and saddened by Ralph’s passing.  We will miss him greatly.  Our sympathy goes out to Claire, Tina, Keith and the rest of Ralph’s family and loved ones.

February 11, 2016

Claire,
I was very sorry to hear about the death of your husband.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary J. (Hetter) Suess
 

February 11, 2016

We are sorry for your loss.
Anthony Randow and Shirley Christian

February 10, 2016

A kind, caring and gentle soul! May he rest in peace with the God he served. God bless you – Claire, Tina and Keith. He will be so sadly missed.
Deacon Gene and Barbara Neral

February 10, 2016

Keith,
My prayers and condolences to you and your family with the passing of your father.
Pamela Oles

February 10, 2016

Sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing.  Condolences to his family and friends.  Sue Butler

February 10, 2016

Thinking of you and your family. So sorry for your loss. 
Jeff , Amy, Kady & Layna

February 10, 2016

Dear Ruth, Bruce, Carol and Freddie 
We are so sorry to hear about Ralphs untimely death. I have not seen him since graduation except for some class reunions. We all grew up together on College Ave. We are sorry we will not be able to attend the services due to being on vacation. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom Dietrich and Lori VanHorne 

Services
Saturday, February 13, 2016
11:00 AM
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
700 Pleasure Rd.
Lanacaster, PA
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