Ralph E. Gittinger, 74, of Oak Grove, MO passed away July 9, 2014.
Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday 12, 2014 at Cornerstone Church, Blue Springs, MO
Burial in Odessa Cemetery at a later date.
Ralph was born April 22, 1940 in Orion, KS to Elmer E. & Ida B. (Peterson) Gittinger.
Ralph served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a Diesel Mechanic by trade. Ralph married Ruth Ann Clark on August 15, 1981. Ralph was very active in his church. He was a greeter, went on Mission Trips, and helped build several churches in Mexico.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer & Ida Gittinger; sister: Katherine Ford; brother: Robert Gittinger.
Ralph is survived by his wife Ruth Ann of the home; children: Jay Reed of Bates City, MO, Donald Fossett of Oak Grove, MO, Lee Fossett of Buckner, MO, Cathy Kelly of Oak Grove, MO.; brother: John Gittinger of Odessa, MO; 16 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.
Arr: Royer Funeral Home 101 S.E. 15th Street Oak Grove, MO 64075 Phone: (816) 690-4441