Mon., Jan. 28, 2002 age 74 years. Beloved husband of Augusta (nee Schmitz). Dear father of Darold, Michael, Paul, Patrick, Ernie (Nancy), Barbara , Becky (Hugo) and Wayne. Special brother of Betty Wand, Ruth Kosanke, Grace Dziubek, Audrey Czysz, Barbara Kosanke, Pat Emerton and the late David Nowacki. Special grandfather of Joshua. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives, friends and his special friend and caregiver,Shelly. Visitation at the Funeral Home THUR 4-8 PM and FRI 9-10 AM. AMERICAN LEGION RITUAL at 10 AM by Milwaukee Post No. 18 of which Ralph was a longtime and active member. Interment Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Ralph proudly served in the US Army during World War II. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are appreciated.