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Note: Ralph retired from the Santa Fe railroad in 1962, after 35 years of service. He was a section foreman in several cities including Iola, Welda, Burlington, Edgerton,Garnett, and Emporia. They moved to Emporia in 1947.
Ralph and Alice were members of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Emporia.
Ralph was a member of the Emporia Union Lodge 15, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Emporia Encampment 17, and the Rebekah Lodge 36. He served in the Air Force during World War I and was a member of the American War Dads.
From the Emporia Gazette about 11 July 1977.
He is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery in Emporia, KS. Alice said their cemetery lot is in ear-shot of the Presbyterian Church , they attended and they will be able to hear the music being played.
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