Ralph Crowell
January 20, 2015
Ralph Crowell, 77, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Manor Care in West Des Moines. Ralph was born March 30, 1937 to Carol and Irene Crowell.
Ralph was a longtime resident of Des Moines, serving 40 years at the post office. He was loyal and faithful member of the Basilica of St. John Catholic Church.
Ralph is survived by his three sons, Michael, Matthew (Carmen) and Mark (Mary) Crowell; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Ryan and Camren and niece, Jodi Kimrey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charla, parents and brother, Allen.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Basilica of St. John Catholic Church, 1915 University Avenue, Des Moines with a burial at Glendale Cemetery following.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Basilica of St. John Catholic Church and Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
john chambers
01/25/2015
i'm so sorry to learn of ralph's passing.
as a neighbor on prospect rd. i think i'd see ralph at least once or twice a week as he would drive by my house on the corner. he always gave me a wave and big smile. i will surely miss him.
my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
sincerely,
john s. chambers
Pat Cornish
01/23/2015
I would see Ralph on a daily basis, and he always had a smile on his face and a kind word for me. I am sorry for your loss.
Larry and Nancy Young
01/22/2015
Matt, Carmen and family, so sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and cherish your memories. John 14:27
Sue
01/22/2015
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.