419-629-2147
office@gilberghartwigfh.com
225 W. Monroe St., New Bremen, OH 45869

Ralph I. Plattner April 21, 1935 - November 18, 2020

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

RALPH I. PLATTNER, age 85

Of New Bremen, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 10:26 A.M. at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton due to complications of Covid-19. He was born on April 21, 1935, in St. Marys, the son of the late Raymon J. and Anna Marie (Donnerberg) Plattner. On May 27, 1988 he married Beverly F. (Rump) Miller who survives in New Bremen. Also surviving are his children: Kyle (Nancy) Plattner of Ft. Loramie and Karen (Brian) Cron of Piqua, his step-children: Cheryl (Rick) Homan of Wallace, NC, Vicki (Tim) Quellhorst of Minster, and Bruce (Sharon) Miller of St. Marys. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren: Julie Havenar, Brandie (Keith) Boerger, Lisa (Drew) Mahon, Morgan (Phillip) Nickolai, Whitney (Andrew) Yates, and Troy Plattner; his step-grandchildren: Erin (Robert) Jester, Angela (Ben) Thomas, John Homan, Cara (Daryl) Mabry, Ryan (Melissa) Quellhorst, Adam Quellhorst, Jacob Miller, Joel Miller, Paige (Alex) Greve, and Amanda (Luke) Kuenning; his thirteen great-grandchildren, his thirteen step-great-grandchildren; his sister in-laws Martha Plattner and Betty Plattner both of New Bremen, and the mother of his children, Arlene Hartings of Ft. Loramie. Along with his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his infant siblings Edward and Betty Lou Plattner, his older brother Eugene Plattner, twin brother Richard Plattner, a step-son Rodney Miller, a grandson Matthew Cron, a step-grandson Dustin Quellhorst, and in-laws Edward (Mamie) Rump.

Ralph had been a faithful member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, and he had also been the grounds keeper for the church for many years. He was a 1955 graduate of Coldwater High School, and after school he enlisted with the United States Navy, serving onboard an aircraft carrier working on jet airplanes. When he was in high school, he worked for the former Beatrice Foods in New Bremen, and later for Hartzell Propeller in Piqua. He spent a many years working as an over the road truck driver before spending the last 20 years working as a machinist at Crown Equipment Corp. in New Bremen from where he retired in 2000. Ralph loved to drive and loved to travel and camping was a mainstay in his life. He took his young family on countless camping trips all over Ohio and out West, and continued camping with Bev after their marriage, even taking the grandchildren on several trips. He loved to complete puzzles and play board games, and spend time with his family at holiday functions and socialize with friends as a member of the New Bremen American Legion. He served on the New Bremen Emergency Squad, and was an auxiliary police officer in New Bremen. He was a member of the New Bremen Rod and Gun Club and the Newport Sportsman Club. Ralph will be remembered for his kind, well-mannered personality, and his ornery sense of humor.

A private family Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul U.C.C. in New Bremen with Rev. Becky Erb Strang officiating. Inurnment follow with military honors in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. The family is also planning to host a public Celebration of Life at a future date. Memorial contributions can be made to the New Bremen Emergency Squad (214 N. Washington Street, New Bremen, Ohio 45869) or to St. Paul United Church of Christ (119 N. Franklin Street, New Bremen, Ohio 45869). Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, and condolences to the family can be left online at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.

The Memorial Service for Ralph was live-streamed on the church’s Facebook page. The link to the service can be found here:
Ralph I. Plattner Memorial Service

A private family Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul U.C.C. in New Bremen with Rev. Becky Erb Strang officiating. Inurnment follow with military honors in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. The family is also planning to host a public Celebration of Life at a future date. Memorial contributions can be made to the New Bremen Emergency Squad (214 N. Washington Street, New Bremen, Ohio 45869) or to St. Paul United Church of Christ (119 N. Franklin Street, New Bremen, Ohio 45869).

Condolences(14)

  1. REPLY
    Joan Johnson says
    November 20, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    So sorry for your many losses this past week. Know that I am praying for your comfort and strength. Please know that you are loved.

  2. REPLY
    Monica Bushman says
    November 21, 2020 at 10:29 am

    So sorry for your loss! Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at this time! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  3. REPLY
    Don & Jacqui Kuck says
    November 21, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    Bev and family, so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Unfortunately this Covid is hitting way to close to home. Just wanted to let you all know we’re thinking of you.

  4. REPLY
    Patricia Nelson says
    November 21, 2020 at 12:46 pm

    Sending heartfelt sympathy to you & your family.

  5. REPLY
    Kathy Topp says
    November 21, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    I knew I could always count on my good neighbor when I needed a helping hand. I will miss him. My sympathy to all.

  6. REPLY
    Dean and Kate Hartwig says
    November 21, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    We are so very sorry for all who knew and loved him. Deepest condolences!

  7. REPLY
    Barry and Rhonda Gill says
    November 21, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    Deepest heartfelt condolences for you and your family for the many losses you have endured in recent days. Thinking of all of you during this time.

  8. REPLY
    James J. Scheer says
    November 21, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    Another I always enjoyed at the Legion talking to. He and his brother too soon departed. My sympathies. Jim Scheer

  9. REPLY
    Jim Scheer says
    November 21, 2020 at 10:18 pm

    Sorry about his passing. I enjoyed talking with him. My sympathy to the family. Jim Scheer

  10. REPLY
    Harold Stammen says
    November 22, 2020 at 11:24 am

    Bev, my condolence to you for loss of Ralph and other family members these recent weeks. You and your family are in my prayers.
    Harold Stammen

  11. REPLY
    Marilyn Sommer says
    November 23, 2020 at 8:29 am

    Bev, and family, my condolence for your losses. My heart goes out to you all, with prayers for comfort and peace.

  12. REPLY
    Larry & Saundra Hirschfeld says
    November 23, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Bev & Family, Please accept our sincere sympathy. So sorry to hear about Ralph & his brother as well. We will always remember the fun times at our camp outs!! Take care!

  13. REPLY
    Lynne Thompson says
    November 23, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  14. REPLY
    Jeanne and Brice Miller says
    November 29, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    Dear Bev,
    So sorry to hear of Ralph’s recent passing, and your other close family members. Hope you are staying healthy. I remember you and Ralph coming to visit my mom, Mary Lou Campbell, at Swiss Village. You both have been so kind and caring to others. Thank you.
    Love and prayers for you that God will give you comfort, strength and guidance during this sad time.
    Love and hugs from Colorado
    Jeanne and Brice

Leave a Condolence

© Copyright 2022 Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved..