Ralph Wallace Cole

Ralph Wallace Cole, 94, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at his home, Browning Masonic Community (Pathways) Waterville, Ohio. 

He was born to Herbert Lester Cole and Vera Matilda (Schultz) Cole, March 25, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio.

He graduated from Libbey High School along with his future wife, Jane Marcille Cole in 1942.  They married December 4, 1943; Marcy preceded him in death after sharing 67 years of marriage.

Ralph attended Denison University before and after serving in the US Army Air Force. He completed a Bachelor’s Degree at The University of Toledo in 1949 and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University in 1952.  He practiced dentistry in both Toledo and Sylvania, Ohio for over 50 years.

In life Ralph was passionate about dentistry learning, music and golfing at Sylvania Country Club.  He also was a very talented musician!

Ralph is survived by his daughters, Chris Simmons, Cindy (Larry) Kluczynski and Cathy Rysenga; grandchildren, Sandi (Gordon) Egbert, Jill Kluczynski, Katie Rosales, Ryan (Amanda) Kluczynski, Kenny (Tonya) Kluczynski, and Dustin (Pilar) Hudson; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Friends and family may call at Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 Main St., Sylvania, Ohio Friday, August 10, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until the service begins at Noon.  Interment to follow at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo.

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