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Ralph Gangl
Jody Hane2021-05-27T13:11:42-05:00
- Name: Ralph Gangl
- Location of Birth: Nashwauk, Minnesota
- Date of Birth: June 24, 1928
- Date of Death: September 11, 2013 (85 years old)
- Parents: Steven and Regina Gangl
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- Highest Rank: SSGT (Staff Sergeant)
- Branch: Marine Corp
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- Military Awards:
Bronze Star with Combat V
Purple Heart
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World War II
Korean Conflict
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Ralph married Pauline Halling in Marble, Minnesota on January 6, 1954.
He was employed as a mechanic at LTV Steel. He was a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Nashwauk, Minnesota.
Ralph is survived by his children, Cynthia (Mike) Eliason, Steve (Lynne), Dale (Dana), and Darrin (Traci); his brother Delano (Sharon); his sisters, Deloris Kiskunas and Lois Kovach; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline on June 11, 2010; siblings, Rose Clifton and Richard Gangl; and his parents.
Ralph lived in Nashwauk, Minnesota. He died at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and is buried in Nashwauk Cemetery at Nashwauk, Minnesota.
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