Ralph A. Kraus 78, of Bolivar, died Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar following a brief illness. Born November 29, 1943, in Canton, he was the son of the late Albert and Helen (Jordon) Kraus.
He retired in 2014 as a trainer from Community Services of Canton. He was a member of Zoar United Church of Christ, served in the Ohio National Guard, was a former member of the Zoar Volunteer Fire Department, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Canton. Ralph was known for being a great storyteller.
He is survived by his wife, the former Judith Painter, whom he married May 17, 1969, Also surviving are a sister in law Sandy (Jack) Kean of North Canton, and two nephews Kevin (Maureen) Kraus of Cincinnati and Keith (Amy) Kraus of Georgia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Richard Kraus.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 18, 2022, immediately following worship services at Zoar United Church of Christ in Zoar. Rev. Jeff Shultz and Rev. Dr. John States will officiate. The Lebold-Smith Funeral Home in Bolivar is handling the arrangements.
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