Ralph V. Hamner, 83, of Kahoka, formerly of Memphis and Keokuk, died Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.
He was born the son of Henry and Ethel (Bender) Hamner on September 3, 1929 in Winchester, MO.
He was a believer in his Lord Jesus Christ.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning a Korean Service Medal with a bronze service star for his tour of duty.
After his discharge in 1951, Ralph settled in Keokuk, where he was self-employed as an upholsterer. Ralph enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Richard Lee Hamner and Delbert Hamner; sisters, Opal Pearl Hamner and Ruby DeWitt; a step grandson, Kevin Peterson.
He is survived by his son, Herold and wife Marjorie Hamner of Kahoka; step daughter, Barbara and husband Waldo Patrick of Urich, MO; brothers, Charles (Junior) and wife Barbara Hamner of Wichita Falls, KS and Dale B. and wife Karen Hamner of Keokuk; step grandchildren, Brenda Miller, Bill Patrick, Brad Patrick and Brad Peterson; several nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Keokuk National Cemetery.
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my prayer are with the family in this time of great loss.
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ralph was like a father to me and my brother, he was always there for us and taught us a lot, me and Ralph stayed in touch always throughout the years, he will always be in my heart, and I will miss him always.
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