Ralph E. Persinger, 92, of Moundsville, WV, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015, in Mound View Health Care Center.
He was born July 31, 1922, a son of the late Frank and Ruby Triplet Persinger. Ralph was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, an Army World War II veteran, a member of the VFW Post 437 Moundsville, and a retired metal shearer at Marx Toy for 44 years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Howard Persinger; and two sisters, Mary Baker and Minnie Wise.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Evalena B. Snyder Persinger; two sons, Mark Melissa Persinger of Moundsville, and Bill Suzanne Persinger of Shadyside, Ohio; four grandchildren, Jake, Emily, Tony, and Julia Persinger; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will be received Wednesday, May 20, 2015, from 2-4 & 6-8 pm, at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes-Kirby Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville, where funeral services will be held Thursday, May 21, at 11 am. Interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 1601 1st Street, Moundsville, WV 26041.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at altmeyer.com.
Bill,Suzanne,Jake,Emily&Julia,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad & Pap Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.May god give you comfort in the days ahead.
Love to all