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Lorain - Rev. Dr. Ralph J. Krupp, 83, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Arden Courts of Westlake surrounded by his loving family.
Ralph Joseph Krupp was born in Lorain, OH on December 27, 1933. He graduated from St. Mary's High School, Class of 1951. Ralph attended Duquesne University before completing Dental School at St. Louis University, Missouri, 1957. Ralph married Bernice (nee Ryan) on June 30, 1956 and they raised seven children together. He was a member of St. Peter parish in Lorain where he served as a Deacon. Dr. Krupp practiced dentistry in Lorain for 38 years. He retired in 1995 and was ordained to the permanent Diaconate on May 21, 1994. As a Deacon, he was actively involved in inter-city and inter-faith collaborations towards social justice. His favorite organizations included the Lorain Lions Club and the Serra Club. Ralph enjoyed bowling, golf, photography, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his children, Mary (Martin) Pierce, Susan (Joseph) Dean, Kevin (Carolina) Krupp, Karen (Chris LoPresti) Krupp, Brenda (John) Whalen, Peter Krupp and Thomas (Robyn) Krupp; brothers, Jerry (Rita) Krupp and Fr. Alber...[more]
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A. Krupp; sisters, Patricia (Steve) Chozinski, Martha (Ed) Kimball and Rose (Tom) Heinrich; grandchildren, Benjamin (Alex) and Rebecca Anthony: Ryan and Matthew Dean: Vincent (Miranda) Ruta, Cecelia (Tom Hanigan), Carson Ruta: Sean and Kara Whalen: and Gabrielle and Francesca Krupp; great-grandson, Michael Joseph Ruta; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at St. Peter Parish, (3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053) for RECEPTION OF THE BODY AND VESPERS at 3:00 PM with calling hours to continue until 7:00 PM and on Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Church from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 28, 2017 at St. Peter Parish. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 38440 Chester Road, Avon, OH 44011. Arrangements and funeral services by Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Lorain, (440) 244-1961. Online condolences and gifts of sympathy may be shared with the family by using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.
A short notice will appear in the Chronicle Telegram and Morning Journal on Thursday. Ralph's full obituary will appear in the Chronicle Telegram and Morning Journal on Friday.
Charitable donations may be made to:
Alzheimer's Association
38440 Chester Road, Avon OH 44011
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