Ralph Pelkey

Wichita - Pelkey, Ralph

89, passed away Thursday, September 24th, 2020. He was born February 17th, 1931 to Ralph Pelkey and Eunice Mitchell Pelkey in Burlington, Vermont.

He attended vo-tech in wood crafting. He could build anything. Ralph could cut a rug to any kind of music....especially polka music. If anyone wanted to learn how to dance, he could teach them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Wayne; sisters, Eleanore, Shirley and Betty.

Ralph is survived by his Wife of 38 years, LaDonna Pelkey; three sons and one daughter; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Beverly and Iris; and faithful four legged friend, Punky.

Visitation: Tuesday, September 29th, 2020, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road, Derby, Kansas 67037. Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at Smith Family Mortuary, Derby. Interment to follow at Mulvane Cemetery.

[In lieu of flowers] memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 401, 819 S Woodlawn Blvd, Wichita, KS 67218.

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