Age 93. Passed away one week after his beloved wife Lucille (Kinney) of 68 years.
Loving father to the late Donna Tischer, Tom (Sabina) Tischer, Tim (Lisa) Tischer, dear grandfather to Stacy (Byron) Elkins, Kate Tischer, and great-granddaughter Zoey Elkins.
Ralph was proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth Tischer, Harry Tischer, Norman (Lydia) Tischer and Daniel (Pat) Tischer also survived by Ervin Tischer and Karen Rueth.
Ralph served in the Army from 1946-1952 and was stationed in Italy. Ralph was a member of the F.D. Roosevelt Post 444. He took over the family business when he returned from his service and retired after 42 years as a master carpenter. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 344.
Some of Ralph's favorite things were fishing with his sons and brothers, playing blackjack and traveling to Las Vegas with Lucille. After retirement he spent his early mornings having coffee with his friends at Hale Park Lumber.
Special thanks to Shante and Michael from Clifden Court and the loving staff at Legacy Hospice Care, especially Jill, Jami and Chole.
Memorial gathering at Hartson Funeral Home on Thursday, November 11th from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Memorial Service 6 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary Catholic Community Church in Hales Corners appreciated.