er for many years, overseeing the daily operations. He was a man that was always at this Post. Ralph seldom spoke of his war time heroics. He was a respected member of the three man executive board for many years before health issues caused him to retire. He had seventy years of continuous membership and Ralph was made an Honorary Post Commander in 2008. Ralph is truly one of our legends at Yorktown Post 321! Thank you for all you have done for your country and the Yorktown American Legion. He was also a member of the Delaware County 40 & 8 Voiture Post #955. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ralph's home health aide, Amy and also to hospice for all of their love, support, and care. Ralph will be greatly missed by his wife, Sharon, and his best friend Peanut. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Perry Lee, and two brothers, Oscar and Harold Bowen. Family and friends may call Monday, August 27, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304. Services to commemorate Ralph's life will take place at 1:00 p.m. Monday, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Dugger officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Elm Ridge Memorial Park, where military honors will be conducted by the Delaware County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yorktown American Legion, 2110 South Broadway Street, Yorktown, Indiana 47396. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at: elmridgefuneralhome.com
Elm Ridge Funeral Home and Memorial Park
Muncie, IN 47304
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