Ralph James Michaels, Jr.Found peace March 30, 2018. Son of the late Ralph and Ella Mae (nee Kegley); son-in-law of the late Tony and Mary Maggiore; Beloved wife and best friend of 57 years to Agatha "Aggie" (nee Maggiore); loving father of Ralph (Ann), Robert (Gina), John (Jennifer), Laurie (Steve) Krause, and Joseph (Jennifer); special grandpa of Joshua, Kimberly, Amanda (Mark) Wrasse, Megan (Bob) Lenski, Amber, Robert, Alyssa, Andrew Krause, Brittany, Ralph, Caitlin, Aaron, Justin, Maria, Hannah, and Adam; great-grandpa of Lexi, Hallie, and Francesca; also survived by siblings Floyd, Roland, Mary Klesjmit, Grace Gorecki, Mike, Pat, and Betty (Brian) Karnes; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews; further survived by sisters-in-law Toni Gildersleeve and Jackie Maggiore. Ralph was also preceded in death by his sister Jeri Jankoski and brother Gordie. Ralph was a retiree from Pabst Brewery.Visitation Monday, April 9th, 2018, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Road, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130. Memorial Service at 12:00 PM.In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the American Lung Association or to the family.