Ralph W. Dalke, 91, of Wittenberg, died on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at his home, under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Ralph was born on Dec. 18, 1931, in Appleton, the son of Walter and Bertha (Zander) Dalke.
On July 23, 1960, Ralph was united in marriage to Shirley Keckhaver at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowler.
Ralph owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. He was proud to live on the farm that his grandfather homesteaded. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Bowler. Ralph enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed playing and watching sports, especially his grandkids sporting events. Ralph loved spending time with his family.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Shirley; three daughters, Debbie (Larry) Emmel, Donna (Donnie) Lehman and Carol (Ian) Agar; eight grandchildren, Bradley (Jennifer) Emmel, Brandon (Amber) Emmel, Cole (Shannon) Miller, Whitney (Brock) Schreiber, Gabrielle Fowler, Alexandra (Justin) Agar-Pratt, Jemma Agar and Lyndsey Agar; 12 great-grandchildren, Rylee, Briana, Jacob, Caleb, Cambrie, Nigel, Emile, Brynn, Eli, Luken, Evelyn and Jax; and one sister, Lucille Pederson.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Arnold Dalke.
A funeral service was held on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Bowler. Burial was in St. Paul Riverside Cemetery in the Town of Almon.
Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home in Wittenberg is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.
Ralph W. Dalke
