Ralph A. Heil
Ralph A. Heil, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Ralph was born on April 9, 1917, in New Bremen, Ohio, to the late Otto and Mabel Heil.
He moved to Huntington, and then to Fort Recovery, Ohio, where he was co-partner in the St. Clair Mill. In 1955, the family moved to Syracuse, where they built and managed Heil’s Haven Apartment Motel on the south east side of Lake Wawasee. He sold the business in 1979. The original structure remains the same and is now known as Pier 355 Condominiums. Many special friendships and memories were made during the 24 years of ownership. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge F and AM #539. Ralph enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with his family.
Surviving are his children: Jack (Barb) Heil, Fort Wayne; Rex (Karen) Heil; Julia Niles, both of Syracuse; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Jane Heil; daughter: Gretchen Heil; and sister: Marcel Price. Ralph will be deeply missed by his survivors, but his wonderful sense of humor, his courage and strength in the face of adversity and his love for his family will always be with us.
Service is 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with calling from 9 a.m. until the service and a Masonic service at 10:45 a.m. There will be a private cemetery service in Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery, Ohio.
Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children.