Ralph Edward Upton, age 85 of Oskaloosa, IA formerly of Moline, died Saturday, July 23, 2005 at Mahaska Hospital, Oskaloosa.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. is assisting the family
Ralph was born May 5, 1920 in Drumwright, OK the son of Walter B. and Fanny Elliott Upton. He married Barbara Ruth Carmichael on September 25, 1982 at the Nazarene Church in Silvis, IL.
Ralph worked as a production controller/electronic repairman for Mc Clelland Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA. for 28 years retiring in 1977. He was a member of the First Nazarene Church in Oskaloosa. Ralph enjoyed reading and traveling.
SURVIVORS
Wife Barbara Ruth Upton
Step-sons Garry (Leota ) Carmichael
Randy (Nina) Carmichael
Step-grandchildren Tim, Troy, Todd , Junior, Jason, and John
9 Step-great grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.