Ralph J. Bontrager

August 24, 1937 - February 15, 2021

Ralph J. Bontrager Jr., 83, Granger, formerly of Goshen, died 8:37 a.m. Monday, February 15, 2021 at Center for Hospice, Raclin House, Mishawaka. He was born August 24, 1937 in Goshen, to Ralph & Dorothy (Bell) Bontrager Sr. On January 24, 1964, he married Sheryl (Hibschman) Bontrager. Surviving are his wife, Sheryl Bontrager, Granger, sons, Jeffery (Kallie) Bontrager, LaPorte, Anthony (Amanda) Bontrager, South Bend and grandchildren, Ashley, Braeden, Lilian & Lucas. Preceding him in death are his parents and Uncle Russell & Aunt Margaret Wade. Ralph was a graduate of Goshen High School & Tri-State University. He retired from NIPSCO as an engineer after 30-years. Ralph was a member of the Goshen City Church of the Brethren, Indiana National Guard and Black Squirrel Golf Club. He loved traveling to Arizona for 21 years. He loved spending time with family and friends. No services are scheduled at this time. Memorial donations may be directed to the Center for Hospice, Raclin House, Mishawaka or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.