of Mountain Home, AR
April 30, 1922 - February 28, 2015
Ralph D. Lochner, age 92, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Hiram Shaddox Geriatric Center in Mountain Home.
He was born April 30, 1922, in Baldwin Park, California, to Lodia and Anna Robertson Lochner. He married Dorothy Mae Murtha on June 22, 1943, in Cedar Lake, Indiana. Mr. Lochner was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, a Pearl Harbor Survivor and a member of Alley White American Legion Post #52. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church and was a Eucharistic Adorer. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed family get-togethers, was an avid bowler, a St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed gardening and rock collecting.
Survivors are daughters: Sharon (Steve) Taylor: Mountain Home and Mary and Sandra Lochner: both of the home; a brother: Earl D. (Lola) Lochner: Clearwater, Florida; 4 grandchildren: Mary Ann (Ron) Caster: Mountain Home; Michele (Jeff) Schudar: Lakeview; John Taylor: Mountain Home; and Angela (Jim) DeGroote: Mountain Home; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from Noon-9:00 P.M. Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. A Vigil Service will be at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Richard Linstad officiating. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 9, 2015, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church with Reverend Norbert Rappold and Reverend Christopher Okeke as celebrants. Interment with military honors by the Alley-White American Legion Post #52 will follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Masses.
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10 Condolence(s)
Cecelia Lochner Bushery
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Dear Arkansas Lochner Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Uncle Ralph's visit to Florida for my Dad's birthday. It was such a wonderful birthday gift to him.
May you find comfort in all the lovely memories you have.
Love and prayers,
Cecelia and Family
Darah Moore
Monday, March 9, 2015
Michele and Jeff,
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr Lochner. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sue&Lynn Jenkins
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Michelle and Jeff
We are saddened in your loss.
Sue&Lynn
Ray & Linda Lochner
Thursday, March 5, 2015
May fond memories of Uncle Ralph bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you and may the soul of Uncle Ralph rest in the everlasting peace of Christ Almighty.
Ruth Lambert
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
"Time for this one to come home" RIP Uncle Ralph. Thank you for your service. Salute.
Jay & Janice Lochner
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
May you live in Peace knowing that Earl is living in Peace with Our Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jane Zabel
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Rest in Peace Uncle Ralph. Time and distance separated the 3 Lochner brothers, but it was great the few times all 3 were together. Thank you for your service to our nation and being the rock for the Mountain Home part of our family. Sharon/Mary/Sandy, et al, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pam Allan
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
You will be missed by so many people but you are in a glorious place and are reunited with your wife Dorothy.
Vicky Reynolds
Monday, March 2, 2015
Such a sweet and precious soul with a beautiful smile. I can just see his smile as he sees the love of his life once again. What a beautiful reunion. He was a very lucky man to be surrounded by such a loving family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Vicky
Cindy Demers
Monday, March 2, 2015
Grandpa was gentle, handsome, holy, kind, humble, patriotic and my hero. I love you Grandpa and long to be with you in Heaven. My deepest sympathy to all your dear family. All my love, Cindy Demers