Damske, Ralph G. Age 85. Passed away November 6, 2014. Loving husband of the late Dolores for 61 years. Dear father of Susan Damske (Jerry Weber), Karen Damske (Keith Westendorf) and of the late David. Proud grandpa of Eric, Troy (Jenna) and Jill. Step – grandchildren, Bryan and Maria. Caring brother of Ruth Faber. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his two sisters; Florence LaValle and Jeanette Treutelaar. Ralph was an All-City Halfback from West Division High School which yielded a scholarship to Marquette University. He retired as a proud ironworker and a member of local union #8. He was an avid outdoorsman spending many hours hunting, fishing, golfing, and biking. Foremost was his love of family, and they will greatly miss his stories and joke-telling. A Memorial gathering will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until 12 Noon with a service immediately following.