Ralph James Gehrmann

GEHRMANN, RALPH J..

 of Elkhorn, formerly Lake Beulah passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on February 8th, 2016 with family at his side.

Ralph is survived by his beloved wife Betty of 59 years, daughters Mary (Mark) Wisner, Carol (Robert) Klement,  three grandchildren, Carleen (Derek) Nest, Neal Klement, Kate Klement and one great granddaughter Kinley Kay Nest, sister Marian White and many friends and relatives. Preceded in death by his sister Ruth and brother Gordon.

Born in Milwaukee, Ralph was a graduate of Pulaski High School. At 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Rendova. Ralph was President and owner of a meat packing plant, Nacker Packing Co., Inc. He served on the Board of Directors at Layton State Bank and Lake Beulah Yacht Club of which he enjoyed membership for over 70 years.

Ralph was an extremely hard worker and was at his best as a wonderful son, husband, father, brother role model and friend. He enjoyed car collecting, travelling, skiing, sailing, boating, swimming and sharing good jokes.

Visitation Monday February 15, 2016 at Ascension Lutheran Church 1236 S. Layton Blvd.,  Milwaukee from 11-1. Funeral service will follow at 1PM at church.  Interment Arlington Park Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the Lake Beulah Sailing School.

The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home-Hartford is serving the family.

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