TOMLINSON, Ralph N. Jr.
Of Kalamazoo
Ralph passed away Tuesday morning, November 3, 2009 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born April 29, 1929 in Cleveland, OH, the son of Ralph Sr. and Gertrude (Scheetz) Tomlinson. Ralph resided in S. Lincoln, VT with his family until he joined the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. On January 3, 1953, he was united in marriage to Betty Wilgenhof. Ralph was employed by Balkema Inc. for 25 years until his retirement in 1991. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Betty Tomlinson; their four children, Rose Brenner (Richard Freeman) of Kalamazoo, Michael (Deborah) Tomlinson of Schoolcraft, Jeffrey (Sally) Tomlinson of Portage, and Bryan (Connie) Tomlinson; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul (Sally) Tomlinson of Glendale; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Marquita and Marie Tomlinson; and two brothers, Benjamin and Robert Tomlinson. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 PM on Thursday (tomorrow) at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Avenue. Private interment will be in Boughton Cemetery, Scotts. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Pavilion Township Fire Department. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Ralph's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family.
Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on November 4, 2009 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)