Ralph E. Rich, age 60, of Plainfield and Antioch; owner of Superior Service Solutions; beloved husband of Sharon Rich; loving father of Corrine Rich, John (Amanda Lynn) Combs, Justin Rich and Brian (Ashley) Monahan; cherished grandfather of Nathaniel, Alyssa, Christian, Zadan, Rowan, Dolton, Caanan, Maxton, Sailor and the late Louie, Holden and Greyson; dear brother of Betty (Harold) Spurlock, Bob (Diana) Hinz, Marilyn (Charles) Bachoe, John (Marge) Rich, Brenda (Carl) Johnson, Joanne (Mike) Leonard, Donna (Robert) Cavazos, Mary (Steve) Gilliam and the late Pat (the late Keith) Vandevort, Joanne (Ron) Steinreide and Richard (Debbie) Hinz. Visitation Wednesday, July 30, 2021, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Private. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Ralph E. Rich
VISITATION
Wednesday
Jun
30
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
VISITATION
FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday
Jun
30
7:00 p.m. at
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
INTERMENT
Private
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Jeff
Ralph always made me feel like family from minute one, I loved him for that. We talked about so much stupid stuff and we always got in trouble when Donna and Sharon let us loose in public and more so in Vegas usually the next morning was followed by apologizes to our wives.
Nothing will ever beat the time Ralph rented a pontoon boat in Lake Havasu. Ralph was “the better” driver of me and him. When we docked the pontoon he had a brain fart and floored it right into the dock. At the time it wasn’t so funny but I followed in Ralph’s crazy humor and would ask him the dumbest questions later like-doesnt your wife check your eye glass prescription? Or if he was aiming for the kid on the dock because he owed him money? Ralph was literally the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back but then would follow up how cold he was with no shirt, jokingly. I will miss you my brother-in-law you made me and our whole family better, I kept the tears away long enough to write this and I’m proud of that part.. I love you Ralph. Its never easy to say good bye so I won’t, I’ll will leave it at, “Till I see you again.”
Sharon
Jeff, he loved life he enjoyed making people laugh. He was my soulmate my everything. He taught me how to live life I’ll never stop loving him. My heart is broken.
Dottie Lesus
Sharon my heart breaks for you and your family. Ralph was one of a kind. The Ralph I have known since 1989 was always happy and had a smile on his face. He loved to make you laugh by telling you a joke or playing a practical joke on you. He was one of the most generous people I’ve ever met. I’m so glad Dan and I got to see you guys last summer and go on the boat with you! Hanging out with Ralph was always a great time. Ralph will be missed immensely, I’m going to miss his smile and his occasional phone call to catch up on things. Rest In Peace my friend.
Patty from Parrot's Cove
Ralph was and always will be a special part of Parrot’s Cove. Such a pleasure having him and Sharon become part of it. Such a caring happy person – Always made you laugh, no matter what. He will be missed by all. But he will not be forgotten.
Lynda Pasternak
I didn’t know Ralph all that well, but I know how happy he made my cousin Sharon. I was so happy for the both of them, their constant smiles showed how much they were in love with each other. Sharon, my sincerest condolences to you and your entire family. I’ve been in your position twice in my life loosing two spouses suddenly. There’s no words to express how you must be feeling right now. I just want you to know I’m here any time you need to talk or want to get away our door is always open for you. We won’t be able to make the funeral as it is tomorrow and we wouldn’t have time to make it there. Just know you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you and may Ralph RIP…
Sandra wesseln-szczerbiec
My heartfelt condolences. Prays sent to all family members..
Katheline Foraker
My uncle, my childhood partner in crime, my friend. My heart is broken, but I am consumed with wonderful memories. Thank you for those. I will miss you terribly till we meet again. I love you
Ernestine Bennett
Word’s can’t explain sorry I am for all the family on losing your dear loved one. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers here in Kentucky. Ernestine Smith Bennett
Karen Kouchoukos
Ralph was a really great person. He always made me laugh at the lake. I will always miss
Him at the lake.
Kevin Jennings
Ralph was always the life of the lake family party..Him and I were real close brother’s..I would give my life to let him have his..I’ve had the opportunity to meet alot of his family that I would consider mine. He will be GREATLY missed..I love you Brother !!!..RIP
Dan & Bev Sepulveda
Sharon,
We are so sorry for your loss. May your happy memories of your love together, give you the strength you need in the days to come. Our prayers go out to you and your loved ones
Bill Stach
We went back to the Midwest Litho days. A great guy, a great friend, Ralph was a decent human being. He will be missed. RIP my friend, until we meet again . . .
Donna Hansen
I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to entire family.
Karen
We are so sorry for your loss. Love Ed, Barb and family
Cindy Urbanski
I am so sorry Sharon that this has happened to you and your family. Losing the love of your life is devastating.
You are a strong person and I pray that you will get through this. Ralph will truly be missed by all!
Amy Izzo
Ralph was a wonderful man. My sincerest condolences to all of Ralph’s family and friends. Sharon my heart breaks for you. You two had such a beautiful love. I will always cherish all of our times together. Unfortunately I am out of town for the services. May your memories comfort you.
R.I.P. Ralph
Joshua
I was a former employee of Ralph… I got to know him pretty well we had alot in common… I really enjoyed working with his company… we didn’t always see eye to eye but I respected the man he was… We did not part on very good terms and I always thought we would we overcome our differences so I’m deeply saddened that I will not be able to make peace with ralph… He was the hardest working man I knew and I’ll never forget the man he was… RIP RALPH.. ILL see you when I get there.. my heart goes out to his loved ones.. when he spoke of them he had smile on his face and gleam in his eye, especially when he talked of his grandkids… I admired ralph for his constant drive and energy.. I know that all he did was for others which makes him a rare human being.. I can only hope his legacy will live through the company he built from the ground up.. my deepest condolences to his wife she was always such a warm and generous person whenever I had the pleasure of seeing her at the office.. I’m sorry Sharon I know ralph loves you with all his heart
Karen Flanagan
Sharon Please accept my deepest sympathies during this very difficult time. I hope the wonderful memories you have with Ralph will comfort you. I’m so sorry for your loss and I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I have been doing business with Ralph since he was at American Natl Skyline. I was so happy for him when he was able to start his own business. He was such a sweet wonderful man. I will miss working with him. His passing brought tears to my eyes.
My deepest sympathies-
Karen Flanagan
Kropp Equipment
Bob Hubeny
Ralph was a true competitor. He always had a good thing to say about the folks he met.
Patty from Parrot's Cove
Ralph was and always will be a special part of Parrot’s Cove. Such a pleasure having him and Sharon become part of it. Such a caring happy person – Always made you laugh, no matter what. He will be missed by all. But he will not be forgotten.
Mario Lopez
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Ralph will always be “One of the good guys”. He always treated me with respect and I truly loved that. I will miss his great character and the way he made us part of the family. He will always be remembered.
James Fortier
When our mom married Ralph’s oldest half-sibling in 1968 we got out of Mooseheart and went to live with Opal and her then husband Lou Turner and all the kids including “Ralphy” in one house in Elmhurst until our new step-dad returned from Vietnam. There were five of us and five of them, 10 kids in one house for almost 3 months and we had a blast while stress testing Opal and Lou’s patience no doubt. Because Ralph and his siblings were the same ages as us five Fortier kids they were more like brothers and sisters than aunts and uncles, Mary and Donna were just infants at the time. I have lots of memories of Ralph from back in those days and the following years growing up in Wheaton we continued to stay close to the entire family. I watched Ralph on the internet give the eulogy at Opal’s service and was not surprised to see he had not changed too much, still able to find the good in almost every downturn life can throw at you and still maintaining his sense of humor even when in grief and sorrow. I am so glad I sat next to Ralph at my mom’s 80th b-day in 2019 so we had the chance to catch up after so many years being away from Illinois. I am still shocked that he is gone so suddenly and so young with many good years that still were to come for him. My heart goes out to all of his family members and especially Sharon who I did get the chance to meet when we visited them in Palatine about 8 years ago. RIP Ralph you are already missed tremendously no doubt.
Cliff Moseley
We are so sorry for your family loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Respectfully, our thoughts and prayers are for you all.
Cristi Miller
I am so sorry for your loss! Ralph Cristi had a great sense of humor! I wish I’d gotten a chance to know him better. Love and prayers to Sharon, Mary and Donna and the rest of his family and friends ❤
Cristi Miller
I am so sorry for your loss! Ralph had a great sense of humor! I wish I’d gotten a chance to know him better. Love and prayers to Sharon, Mary and Donna and the rest of his family and friends ❤
Sara Kelley
Ralph was one of the best bosses I have ever had he treated me like family. He really taught me alot about the window cleaning business and always took the time to help me out. He had a great sense of humor and always knew what to say when things got stressed. I will miss him very much and I pray for him and his family.
Frances Mccarrell
I am shocked and saddened by the death of my friend he was the life of the party and a very generous man made us feel welcome. Because of Ralph and Sharon I met my husband Doug McCarrell. We had a lot of great memories of the four of us at Mack’s Golden Pheasant. My husband and I wish we could be there to comfort our dear friend Sharon we love you and you are in our thoughts.
Jennifer
Ralph is and was the most amazing person I know. The ENERGY, the fun, the life of the party. Always a laughable moment with Ralph. Parrots Cove will never be the same with you gone. You made life fun! And the Cove fun! And well groomed. Brett and I are going to miss you greatly. Sharon, we are always here for you no matter what. We are very sorry for your loss and I hope to cherish old memories and keep the alive. We are here for you! It has been a blessing knowing Ralph!