Ralph Edward Maxwell
Ralph Edward Maxwell, age 79, of Sunset Home, formerly of 1620 Lind, Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in the Home. He was born on February 24, 1933 in Quincy, the son of Ralph C. and Anna (Kearney) Maxwell. He first married Shirley Albright, then later married Phyllis Fuhrman on May 5, 1982 in Taylor, MO. She survives.
Mr. Maxwell graduated from St. Francis Grade School and Quincy High School. He served in the United States Air Force from 1953 – 1961. He attended Machinist School in Rock Island, IL and worked for Rock Island Arsenal, retiring in 1985. He was then employed by Quincy Country Club in maintenance until he became ill.
He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church and St. Elizabeth Fraternity Secular Franciscans. He was a former member of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) and Austin’s Army at St. Francis Parish.
Ralph enjoyed flying his ultralight with his brothers Charles and John. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Phyllis, he is survived by:
CHILDREN: Two sons, Mike Maxwell of Davenport, IA and Patrick Maxwell and his wife Sue of Riverside, CA; a stepson, James Fuhrman of Ft. Leavenworth, KS; a daughter, Jennifer Neal and her husband Mark of Broken Arrow, OK; and a stepdaughter, Cindy Cook and her husband Russell of Mendon, IL.
EIGHT GRANDCHILDREN: Randy (Jessica) Maxwell and Sara (Dan) Cohen all of Davenport, IA; Kaitlyn Maxwell of Riverside, CA; Chad Wasson and Sean Wasson both of Broken Arrow, OK; Emily Cook of Pittsburgh, PA; Sarah Cook of Edwardsville, IL; and Samuel Cook of Mendon, IL.
FOUR GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
BROTHER: John (Pauline) Maxwell, Sr. of Quincy, IL
SISTER: Ruth Staggs of Black Mountain, NC.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Paul, Charles and Robert Maxwell, one sister Marguerite Maxwell, and one grandchild Bobby Joe Fuhrman.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Secular Franciscan service at 5:30 P.M. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Parish Center or Quincy Notre Dame Music Department. www.dukerandhaugh.com
The loss of Ralph comes with great sadness to our family. Ralph touched so many people in such a positive way and we know he is in heaven with those who passed before us brightening their days with his wonderful smile and great disposition as he did here on earth. We will miss him greatly and appreciate the love, comfort and care given to him by his wonderful wife Phyllis. Ralph will continue to be with us in spirit and we know he is preparing heaven for our journey to be with him again.
With Love,
Ruth, Diane, Jack and Pat
My wife Pat and I send our prayers and thoughts to all of the family. Our son in law Patrick Maxwell is someone we are very proud of.
Phyllis and family, sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
John and Pauline and family, sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Phyllis, Cindy, Russell, Emily, Sarah, Sam,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Ralph will be missed by all of us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis, Sorry to hear of your loss, you are in my thoughts & prayers.