Ralph C. Graves' Obituary
Ralph C. Graves, age 85, passed away on January 1, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born December 10, 1940 in Berea, Ohio.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred “Jiggs” and Edith Graves and sister-in-law, Pauline Naylor.
He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Naylor) of Pagosa Springs, Colorado and sons, Dale (Michele, dec.) of Ravenna, Ohio and Paul (Lavonne) of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; four grandchildren, Dale, Ashley, Jenna, and Savannah and one great grandchild, Brooklyn. His sister and brother-in-law, Roberta and Dan Carpenter and his nephew, James Carpenter also survive him.
Ralph served the city of Strongsville for 27 years as a policeman with the last four years as Chief. He retired in 1994. He and Nancy moved to Colorado in 2002.
By his request, all services were private.
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