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Ralph Rosencrantz Obituary
Family services for Ralph H. Rosencrantz, 93, Lawrence will be held at a later date. He passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
He was born December 28, 1921 in St. Edward, NE the son of Frank C. and Oma (Harris) Rosencrantz.
He graduated from Arkansas City, KS High School and went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS.
He served his country in the United States Coast Guard during WW II as a Seaman 1st Class.
He was a member of the First Christian Church and was a member of Dorsey-Liberty Post #14 – American Legion.
Ralph enjoyed reading, playing cards, gardening and raising tomatoes, walking, and dining out with family and friends.
He worked at Farmland Industries as a Shift Foreman for 29 years until he retired in 1983.
He married Montie Marie Brunson July 30, 1950 in Arkansas City, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include one daughter, Ruth Ann (Stephen) Byrd, Kansas City, MO; two sons, David W. (Kathleen) Rosencrantz, Boise, ID, Daniel F. (Yvonne) Rosencrantz, Westwood, KS; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Irene Ronsick and Frances Ruff.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the First Christian Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Rosencrantz
mike mcgee
January 26, 2015
Rick Ziesenis and I just spent an hour talking about some good memories we had about a Great man,Ralph was the Best
Marcia Newby
January 26, 2015
I am blessed to be one of Ralph's neices, and he was the best listener when I talked with him about anything. Ralph was always positive, smiling, funny and caring and I will miss him so much. Uncle Ralph was a brilliant light shining in this world and he loved his family more than anything. I send my condolences to David, Dan and Ann with the loss of their wonderful Dad, my Uncle Ralph. May the good Lord give you all peace with his passing at this difficult time.
GLEN SPENCER
January 25, 2015
I enjoyed working with Ralph very much,he had fine qualities and a great sence of humor he was the same all the time. Glen Spencer
Bill Sims
January 25, 2015
Daniel,
Your father was one great foreman at Farmland Industrial, whom I worked with years ago. He was always a true gentleman he will truly be missed and may god bless you and your family.
Rick Ziesenis
January 25, 2015
I think I can speak for at least a hundred other guys who worked at Farmland Industries when I say that Ralph had that extremely rare quality that he could be your supervisor & your best friend all at the same time. His constant smile & quick wit always brought sunshine into the room. If the world were all filled with "Ralphs" we would indeed have a great world to live in. He touched so many lives, he was an unsurpassed class act. We will miss him dearly. May you rest in peace our dear friend & there is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that he has gone to the Lord's side.
Jill Pringle Packer
January 24, 2015
I am very sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Heidi Newlon
January 24, 2015
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joleena Chaffin
January 24, 2015
Ann,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please let me know if you need anything.
January 24, 2015
Ann and family
We are so sorry for your loss. We met and talked with Ralph only a few times, but we enjoyed his company.
Charles and carol byrd
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