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Joel, Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Vickie and Doug Monacelli
December 16th, 2019 at 12:00am
Joel, Sorry for your loss, my friend. Our condolences to your family.
Tom & Georgia Yurkinas
December 16th, 2019 at 12:00am
Len and Don so sorry for the lost of dear sweet Ralph.
Helen Wallace
December 16th, 2019 at 12:00am
JoAnne, Joel, Hannah, and Jacob, thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Arlene Campbell
December 16th, 2019 at 12:00am
My sincerest sympathy to Ralph’s family. We were classmates from elementary school through high school, and he always had a friendly smile.
Mary Hinz O’Rourke
December 17th, 2019 at 12:00am
Lenny and Diane, So sorry for the loss of your brother.
Brenda Balfour
December 17th, 2019 at 12:00am
I will always remember our summers cruising around with you and Don in the yellow corvair, Days at the beach and all the trips to Martin. Rest in peace my friend.
David Spencer
December 17th, 2019 at 12:00am
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father , Joel. My sympathy to you, JoAnne, Hannah, Jacob and extended family. May God’s Peace and Comfort be with you all.
ALice Avery
December 17th, 2019 at 12:00am
My sincere condolences to the Kaczmarek family.
Jory Holmes
December 18th, 2019 at 12:00am
Ralph was the most loved MAHLE employee! There was not a day that went by that he didn't have a smile on his face or didn't lend a helping hand. I am so sorry for your losss...one of the most wonderful people in this world! For sure, a true legacy was left behind. Peace be with you all.
Dawn Blasch
December 18th, 2019 at 12:00am
Ralph left a huge positive influence with all our Laboratory Staff. I met Ralph when MAHLE purchased our division and I started to make the trek to the Farmington Hills Facility. Much to my surprise, when we found out each other claimed South Haven as our home towns. Whenever I came to Farmington Hills, Ralph was one of the persons you'd be glad to see. Our Lab Staff were sad when Ralph retired, but saddened even more upon his passing. The fond memories, and stories of Ralph and the myriad of ways he impacted people will keep his spirit alive. On the behalf of all of us in the MAHLE laboratory, we wish Ralph's family sympathy and prayers.
Michael Carson
December 19th, 2019 at 12:00am
My most sincere condolences to the Kaczmarek family. Ralph and I were room mates during the MSU college days. He introduced me to South Haven way back when...and I have never left. I am happy, proud and honored to be able to call Ralph my friend. His kind heart and soul for friends and family will always be cherished.
John Schwanekamp
December 19th, 2019 at 12:00am
So sorry to learn of Ralph’s passing. My sincere condolences to the family.
Vicki Reid Olson
December 20th, 2019 at 12:00am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Steve Kinney, SHHS Classmate
December 20th, 2019 at 12:00am
I was one of Mr. Kaczmarek's students from Watervliet Jr. High, back in the 70's, I remember him as being a very cool guy! My condolences to the family.
Ralanda Rodewald-Ursin
December 21st, 2019 at 12:00am
Saddened to hear of his passing. Mr. Kaz was my shop teacher in Watervliet and taught me drivers ed. He was a cool teacher. My condolence and prayers are with the family.
Karen Stanley
December 22nd, 2019 at 12:00am
