Ralph Henry Reaser

Ralph H. Reaser, age 75 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Tuesday December 16, 2008.\r

He was born August 18,1933 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Harry and Ethel (Lawrence) Reaser. He graduated from Hastings High School, the class of 1951. \r

Ralph was married on April 30, 1955 to Janet Dawson. He worked for Felpausch Food Center for 13 years before retiring. \r

Ralph especially loved spending time with his family , he enjoyed watching the Michigan Wolverines and the Detroit Lions. He also collected John Deere Tractors. He enjoyed the outdoors, cutting wood and taking care of the lawn.\r

He was a member of the American Legion Hastings Post #45, The Barry County Steam & Gas Antique Machinery Association. \r

Ralph served in the United States Marine Corps from July 17, 1953 until his Honorable Discharge on December 30, 1955.\r

Ralph is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet Reaser, his children, Sue (Bill) Bryans, Steve (Debbie) Reaser, Stacey (Chuck) Ryder, Shani (Larry) Monroe, his grandchildren, Broc (Courtney) Reaser, Jenna Bryans & fiance Brian Hurless, Sarah Reaser, Allison Bryans & fiance Brian DeVries, Sy Overmyer, Beau Reaser, Mackenzie Monroe, Chase Reaser, Cassidy Monroe, a great-grandchild, Brady Reaser, brothers & sisters, Harry (Bernadine) Reaser, Bob (Shirley) Reaser, Joyce Martz, Lyla (Floyd) Bloss, Phyllis Bridenstine, Pat Fuhr, many nieces and nephews.\r

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles Reaser and sister, Kate Cisler. \r

Visitation will be held Sunday from 5-8pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services will be held Monday December 22, 2008 at 11:00 am at the Hastings Free Methodist Church 2635 N. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Pastor Dan Graybill officiating, burial with full military honors will be at Dowling Cemetery. \r

Memorials can be made to the American Legion Post #45 in Hastings.\r

Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r