Ralph Neely Obituary

Ralph M. Neely, 82 of Elmhurst and Gun Lake, MI, passed away December 28, 2012. Beloved husband of Sharon nee Streeter; loving father of Andrew Bender, Stacey (Al) Rago, Daniel Brown, Patrick (Amy) Bender and Mitchell (Laura) Neely; grandfather of Kenna, Madeline, Nathan, Darby, Shelby, Audrey, Bryce, Chet and Samantha; brother of the late Florence and Marion; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ralph was well respected in his field, a faithful volunteer at Brookfield Zoo, avid bicyclist and fisherman. He traveled all over the world, including for humanitarian causes. Memorial Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial Services 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2013. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for Chicago Cares, 2 North Riverside Plaza, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60606. Funeral info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.