06/27/2018
Ralph Fry, Jr., 97, passed away at his home on June 27, 2018. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 27, 2018 at 10:00 am at Greenwood Cemetery in Knoxville, Iowa. Great-niece, Cynthia Dubovich will officiate.
Ralph was born July 3, 1920, near Knoxville, IA to Mayme (Reynolds) and Ralph Fry. Ralph Jr. served in the US Navy as an aviation radioman on the island of Amchitka, Alaska, and then served on the private staff of the Commander of Naval Operations during WWII. He later worked as a conductor for the railroad until his retirement in 1977.
He is survived by his nephew, Bill Daugherty (Joannie); nieces, Donna Windell (Hank) and Sue Juhnke (Jay); and great-nephews and nieces.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Velma Calder, Francis (Arlene) Fox, Merle (Mickie) Fry, and Bernice Ahn.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements by Hamilton's on Westown Parkway
Graveside service
Friday 27 Jul
Greenwood Cemetery – Knoxville, Iowa