Died Thursday, August 25, 2016. Age 83 years. Loving husband for 63 years of Dorothy (nee Lederhaus). Dear father of Ralph (Joanne), Robert (AnneMarie) and Richard Babcock. Cherished grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grand-daughters. Beloved brother of Leatrice (Ray) Thurston and the late Bruce Babcock. Further survived by other relatives and friends Ralph was a long time member of Grace Presbyterian Church, the owner of Babcock Insurance Agency and was currently employed at Lamers Busline. Visitation TUESDAY, August 30, 2016 from 3-7PM at GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2931 S. KINNICKINNIC AVE. Milwaukee. Funeral Services at 7PM. Interment services Wednesday 10:30 AM at Arlington Park Cemetery. (Please meet directly inside the cemetery entrance at 10:15 AM.) The family would like to thank the entire staff of the 5th floor ICU of Froedtert Hospital for the care and compassion they showed Ralph in his time of need. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home Bay View Chapel Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-483-2322