Ralph L. Monts, age 75 went to meet our Lord on Saturday March 16, 2013 with his loving family at his side.
Ralph was born on April 18, 1937 in Park County, Indiana to Jesse and Gertrude Monts, and they preceded him in death. He Graduated from Sweetser High School in 1956, then married his childhood sweetheart Donna Mofford on December 28, 1956, and they enjoyed 56 years of marriage together.
He loved to hunt, fish, gardening, and keeping a loving eye on his kids, his grandchildren, and also his great-grandchildren. Ralph was also very fond of his two son-in-laws Alan and Rob.
Survivors include: his wife Donna of Sweetser, Indiana; 4 daughters, Deborah (Alan) Austin of Swayzee, Indiana, Rebecca (Rob) Parnell of Peru, Indiana, Diana Towne of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Tina Fewell of Kokomo, Indiana whom were his pride and joy. He is survived by 3 sisters, Rose (Jack) Whitton of Marion, Indiana, Sue (Gary) Stepler and Wanda Stepler both of Amboy, Indiana; 4 Brothers, Jim Monts and Bill (Judy) Monts of Sweetser, Indiana, Ted Monts, and Robert (Cindy) Monts both of Marion, Indiana; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews and extended nieces and nephews; 2 brother-in-laws, Gene Nelson, and Phil Pence.
He was also preceded in death his brother Donald Monts; 2 sisters, Patty (Gene) Nelson, and Betty (Phil) Pence; his Nephew D.J. Monts; sister-in-law, Ann Monts; a brother-in-law, Danny Stepler; father-in-law Joe Mofford; and mother-in-law, Helen Mofford.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana with Pastor Jason Camery officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Marion National Cemetery, Marion, IN.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday March 19, 2013 in Raven-Choate Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Grant County 305 S Norton St Marion, IN 46952 or Family Hospice of Marion 705 S Baldwin Ave Marion, IN 46953.
Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com