Ralph Prince (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Ralph Earl Prince age 75, of Bolivar passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Pomme de Terre Lake at Bolivar Landing. He was born on August 7, 1939 in Oxly, Missouri; the son of Charles Junior Prince and Pearl (Bridgeforth) Prince.
On December 27, 1961, he married the love of his life, Donna. To this union two children were born; Douglas Earl and Julie Carol. He also joined the military in 1961 and was in service for two years.
He was employed at Bethlehem Steel for 34 years and was a proud and active member of United Steelworkers Local 6787.
Ralph was proceeded in death by his parents and his brother Ed.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; one son, Douglas Prince of Las Vegas, NV; one daughter, Julie Steiner and husband Martin of Chesterton IN. One grandson, Evan Steiner and fiancé Kristy Virgo of Chesterton, IN. Two brothers, George and his wife Linda and Jerry and his wife Carol. Three sisters, Evelyn, Alice, and Diane and her husband Burl.
Ralph was an avid hunter and fisherman, Ralph was a great story teller. His tales will be missed.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 13, 2015 from 4-8 pm at White-Love Funeral Home in Chesterton, Indiana.
A graveside service will be on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 11 am at Chesterton Cemetery.
A guest book will be available at the Butler Funeral Home.
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