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Ralph and Jeannie Kummler and their granddaughter Mackenzie at the 2009 Night of the Stars. Photo by Alonso Del Arte.
This is THE most difficult note I’ve ever written. Ralph and I were high school sweethearts – my best friend – the love of my life. Ralph was a loving and devoted husband, father, father-in-law, and Pa-pa. He was also devoted to Wayne State University, especially the College of Engineering. It was wonderful that Ralph was able to attend the 2009 Night of the Stars where the college bestowed upon him one of the highest tributes – and just think, he was able to hear in person how he touched and influenced others lives. Ralph was dedicated to education and the pursuit of knowledge. He also was dedicated to bettering the world. Thank you to all for your comforting words and sharing your memories of Ralph. He’d be so happy to know the Endowed Scholarship Fund for the College of Engineering will continue. It has been an honor and a privilege to share this humble, gentle, yet passionate soul with you. Ralph will be SO missed as he was truly an amazing and unique man. So what now? You ask the question – We carry on as Ralph would have wanted – no – expected us to do and we do our BEST. I will continue my journey with Ralph in my heart always as it has been since 1957. Love, Jeannie Kummler |
