King, Ralph V.
Ralph V. King, age 76 of Fremont, passed away Sunday, February 7, 1999 at his home . He was born on January 22, 1923 in Marion, Indiana to Ralph & Mary (Hixom) King and married Marie Schramm August 29, 1942. He moved to Hart from Marion, Indiana as a small child and later moved to Fremont in 1948. He owned and operated the Fremont Bakery from 1948-1966 and also Chuck and Ralph’s Tavern from 1964-1978. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #1555 and the Fremont VFW, Post #6898. He was an outstanding bowler and golfer in his younger years and also loved to camp, fish & hunt with his family and friends. He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the United State Navy as a Baker 2nd Class.
Surviving is his wife, Marie of Fremont; two sons, Randy (Sally) King of Gustavus, Alaska; Terry King of Greenville; stepmother, Gladys King of Shelby; five grandchildren, Mackenzie, Dylan, & Skylar King of Gustavus, Alaska; Jackson & Casey King of Greenville; brother, Ted King of Hart; two sisters, Geraldine McCullough of Battle Creek; Ruth Hopkins of Fremont; two step grandchildren; three great stepchildren; stepbrother, Nick (Dottie) Elliott of Shelby; two stepsisters, Barb Schuyler of Shelby; Beverly (D) Raymond of Hart; many aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins & special friends.
Funeral memorial services will be held on Friday, February 19, 1999 at 1:00pm from the Crandell Funeral Home Chapel in Fremont with the Fremont Moose Lodge #1555 and Mr. William Walsworth presiding with interment in the Hart Cemetery. Military rites to be given by the Fremont VFW, Post #6898 and the Newaygo VFW Post #4249. Friends are asked to consider the Fremont Area Foundation for Hospice of Newaygo County, Continu-Care or Charity of Donor’s Choice. Envelopes are available at and arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Inc. in Fremont.