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Ralph William Nusbaum

Ralph William Nusbaum

  • January 11, 1926 - January 26, 2012
  • Lima, Ohio
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“Ted and Carol, We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Terry and Patricia Stelzer ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Terry and Patricia Stelzer

“To the Family of Ralph Nusbaum, Please accept our most sincere condolences in Ralph's passing. We had made plans to attend the viewing but due to...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Cheri Benroth - Lima, OH

“Chad and Amy, You have my sympathy on the loss of your grandfather. May you have many happy memories to comfort you. sincerely, Marilyn...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Marilyn Hoffman - Columbus Grove, OH

“Mark, Kris and family, So sorry to hear of Ralph's death. I remember everyone getting together at the house on Marian many years ago. You have...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Terry and Narda Newland - Lucas, OH

“Our thoughts are with you, would have loved to be with you all. I have many happy memories of the reunions at the farm. Didn't get together enough...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Patty Robb Hyde - Morley, MI

“Sorry we can't be there. My memory is all of you coming up for every reunion or wedding and funeral, , leaving that morning, ...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Sue and Julio Celadilla - FL

“my deepest sympathies are with you all. I am just glad to have had the pleasure of taking care of Ralph these last 2 years,and meeting all of you....Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Jodi Steiner - bluffton, OH


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Ralph William Nusbaum, 86 of Lima died at 6:49 A.M. January 26, 2012, at Baton Rouge Senior Health Facility in Lima

He was born January 11, 1926 in Lima to Leonard and Florence Lambert Nusbaum who preceded him in death. On September 12, 1948 in Lima he married Mary Kempf she died April 22, 2004.

He was a graduate of Lima Central High School in the class of 1944. He was a veteran of World War II, and served in the Army from Feb. 2, 1944 till May 1, 1946. He attained the rank of Sergeant serving with the 42nd Rainbow Division, 232 Regiment, Company "K" and a recipient of the Bronze Star.

He worked in the Transportation Department at the Sohio Lima Refinery for 37 years, retiring in 1984. He belonged to the First E & R Church and was a member of the VFW Post #1275, the Colonial Golfers Club, the Sohio Quarter Century Club, the Rainbow Division Veterans Association, and the Lima Refinery Golf League. Ralph enjoyed all sports, especially golf. He also loved playing cards with his friends at Baton Rouge.

Surviving are: three sons, Theodore W. "Ted" (Carol) Nusbaum, Mark K. (Krista) Nusbaum, and Bob (Jamy) Nusbaum - all of Lima, Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Amy (Chad) Rode, Carlyn (Ryan) Howard, Scott (Anamaria) Nusbaum, Shalyn (Shawn) Dotson, Christian (Nicole) Nusbaum, Josh (Heather) Howard, Nicole Howard, Kendra Howard,;and eleven great-grandchildren: Haley Rode, Lea Rode, Camden Howard, Alaina Howard, Trent Dotson, Bryce Dotson, Marah Dotson, Brianna Howard, Marcel Howard, Mason Howard, and Aiden Howard. Also surviving is a sister-in-law Helen Kempf (Jim) Vonalmen.

He was preceded in death by: a brother and sister-in-law Charles and Doris Nusbaum; a brother-in-law, Robert Kempf; and a sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Billy Welker.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Monday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Rhinehart officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, OH.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 20, 2012 from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Evangelical and Reformed Church, Roof Fund, 320 W. Wayne Street, Lima, OH 45801

OnLine condolences may be made to the family at
www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com