Raymond C. Ralston

Raymond C. Ralston, age 87, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Otterbein Portage Care Center in Pemberville, OH. Ray was born September 8, 1926 in Toledo, OH to Otha and Anna Ralston. A 1949 graduate of Macomber High School, Ray was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army serving from 1945 to 1947. He was a contractor by trade and was owner Ankney and Ralston, Inc. for 36 years until retiring in 2001. Ray was an avid fan of car racing and attended the Indy 500 time trials for 50 years. He also enjoyed NASCAR racing, especially enjoyed going to Eldora Speedway in New Weston, OH. Ray was a huge fan of Al Jolson. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Alice; children, Daniel Ralston and Nancy Brian Gallat; and granddaughter, Jen Gallat. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 25, 2014 from 11:00am until services begin at 1:00pm at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. west of Corey Rd.. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551 or Honor Flight, Inc. 300 E. Auburn Springfield, OH 45505. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.