Ralph Joseph Wdowicki

Ralph J. Wdowicki, 85 of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center. Ralph was born November 29, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Leo and Marion (Tesmer) Wdowicki. He served as a Merchant Marine during WWII. Ralph retired as a machine operator from Eaton Corp. On February 10, 1951 Ralph was united in marriage to the former Janice Jean Wagner who preceded him in death on December 14, 1995. Surviving are a son, Mark (Marti) Wdowicki of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Lynda Whitmore of Kalamazoo; 6 grandchildren, Amanda Lewis, Mike Wdowicki, Josh, Bryan, Brandon an Diana Whitmore; 6 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 AM at St. Monica Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Lawrence Farrell, Celebrant. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 343-6156. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net