Saturday, January 6, 2018, age 71 years. Cherished brother of Jeannie (the late Norman) Delo and Lois (Michael) Taran. Dear uncle of Susan (Michael) Kurutz, Michael (Kelly) Delo, Sheri Taran-Smith and Amy (Eric) Freeman. Preceded in death by his parents, Lena and Eldon West. Also survived by great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Ralph was a retiree of the Milwaukee Fire Department and a US Navy veteran. Memorial visitation at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 5:00-7:00 PM. Memorial Service at 7:00 PM. Private inurnment. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Fisher House-Wisconsin, 5000 W. National Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53214 or www.fisherhousewi.org/donate-online/ are appreciated. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home South Suburban Chapel 6080 So. 27th Street 414-282-6080