Ralph R. Worline, Jr., 82, Marion, passed away in his home at 4:36 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was born in Marion to the late Ralph and Beatrice (Howell) Worline, Sr., on August 8, 1935. In November of 1955, he married Shirley J. Karst, and she survives.
Ralph was a 1955 graduate of Sweetser High School. He enlisted in the Army and served from 1955-1957. He achieved the rank of Specialist Third Class and served in the Reserves for six additional years. Following his military career, Ralph worked 38 years as a repairman with AT&T and retired in 1994. He was a skilled constructor and carpenter using his expertise to renovate many homes in Grant County. He served 25 years as a volunteer fireman in Converse, as well as on the Converse Town Council. He and his wife were the first couple to be in the Marion Kiwanis, of which he was a member.
Ralph was always a hard-working, social, and honest man. He enjoyed doing yard work, boating, and watching his kids and grandkids play all sports. He especially loved going for drives and watching the Chicago Cubs.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Shirley; daughters, Cynthia (Ray) Pickering, Converse, Jill (late Arthur) Foster, Indianapolis, and Lori (Greg) Harnish, Wabash; grandchildren, Monica (Steve) Thorpe, Peru, Aaron (Kelli) Pickering, Sweetser, Jennifer (Phil) Chamberlin, Columbus, Jessica Pulley, Indianapolis, Jared (Samantha) Harnish, Stuttgart, Germany, and Mallory Harnish, Indianapolis; great-grandchildren, Jake, Logan, Ian, Noah, Reagan, and Eva; and brother-in-law, Larry (late Joyce) Karst.
Also preceding him in death were his step-mother, Katherine Worline, and his sister, Janet (Bud) Harrell.
The family will receive visitors from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Services to celebrate Ralph’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at the funeral home with Minister Taylor Ladd officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.