OCONOMOWOC - Ralph A. Thompson died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, at Shorehaven Health Care Center at age 84. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on January 8, 1916.

Ralph was retired from Ethan Allen Boys School and also owned London Luggage and Gifts in West Allis. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was the beloved husband of Genevieve (nee Heim) for 61 years; they were married May 25, 1939. He was the loving father of Dennis (Angie) of Harshaw, Ron (Sue) of Pewaukee, Karen (Bob) Gartzke of Sullivan, Mary (Rick) Rice of Oconomowoc and Jim (Mary) of Harshaw; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at St. Mary’s Help of Christians Catholic Church; a Mass will follow visitation. A private family burial will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mary’s Help of Christians Catholic Church Building Fund, W856 Highway 18, Sullivan, WI 53178, or Shorehaven Health Care Center in Oconomowoc are appreciated.

The family greatly appreciated the loving care of the Shorehaven staff during Ralph’s illness.

Church & Chapel Funeral Service, 549-0659, is serving the family.