Ralph Edwin Christman

Ralph Edwin Christman, 83, of Eaton, OH, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH. Born on March 3, 1932 in Richmond, IN, son of the late Paul Elbert & Ruth Ellen (Wilson) Christman. Ralph married Nellie Minnie Kanzig on June 5, 1960. Ralph is a member of the F.O.E. Aerie #2659 of Crown Point, IN, F.O.E. Aerie #2202 of Eaton, OH, Masonic Lodge F & AM #159 in Camden, OH and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 260 of Crown Point, IN. Member of Grace Lutheran Church in Eaton, OH. Ralph loved Amateur Radio and is a member of the Preble County Amateur Radio Club – KD8JNI.

Preceded by his sister, Mary E. Foster in 1975; sister-in-law, Helen L. Christman in 2009; step son, Darrell W. Tilton in 1996; son, James "Jimmy" Edward Christman in 2014.

Survived by his wife of 55 years, Nellie Minnie (Kanzig) Christman of Eaton, OH; children, Lynn Ellen Oliver of Slymar, CA, Ruth Ellen Bogert & James Allan of Anchorage, AK, Thomas Edwin "Tom" (Donna) Christman of Eaton, OH and Paul William (Patricia) of Crown Point, IN; step children, Kathleen "Kathy" Tilton of Anchorage, AK and Peggy Ann Tilton of Anchorage, AK; brother, E. Dean Christman of Eaton, OH; 7 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 step great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, 220 E. Main St., Eaton, OH.