In loving memory of

Ralph J. Docker
August 9, 1929 - January 17, 2019

Ralph J. Docker, age 89, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, formerly a resident of Rockford, Illinois, passed away January 17, 2019 at Country House Residence in Council Bluffs. Ralph was born August 9, 1929 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late William and Caroline (Kahl) Docker. He graduated from Beloit, Illinois High School in 1947 and attended Rockford Business College. Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Pauline E. Johnson on June 26, 1954 in Rockford, Illinois. They were blessed with two daughters, Paula and Susan. Ralph was the treasurer for Estwing Manufacturing, Rockford, Illinois from 1954-1996. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford where he served as deacon, head usher and treasurer. Ralph also served on the church council and participated in all church functions. Ralph's other memberships in Rockford included the American Legion, Lions Club for 25 years, Rockford East High School Booster Club and the Administrative Management Society. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline E. Docker on December 9, 2018; grandson, David Morse and brother, Donald D. Docker in 2018. Ralph is survived by his daughters, Paula (Tom) Wright of Alpharetta, Georgia, Susan (Ed) Morse of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 7 grandchildren, Jeff and Natalie Wright, Daniel (Jordan) Morse, Emma (Nick) Hannagan, Rachel Morse, Noah Morse, Caroline Morse, 6 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

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