Ralph Ernest Olney

Ralph Ernest Olney, age 84, of DeWitt, Michigan passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Ralph was a hardworking man who lived his life on his own terms. He enjoyed spending time in Houghton Lake fishing, boating and enjoying the company of family and friends. He served in the United States Navy for 4 years before serving in the National Guard for 22 years until retirement. In addition to his service to his country, he worked 43 years for General Telephone & Electronics Corporation and upon retirement worked for Bob's Small Engine Repair.

He spent many years at First Baptist Church of DeWitt where he became a follower of Christ. He loved his wife for many years and Dorris died knowing he knew God as his Savior. He was devoted to his sister, Hope, and protected her in their youth and later in life.

Ralph loved his children and grandchildren and wanted them to know they would all be ok when he was gone to heaven. He will be dearly missed by his children, Kimberly Olney, Bruce Olney, Gretchen (Matthew) Kohsmann and Jennifer Olney; his grandchildren, Michaela Krohn, "Little John" Krohn, and Kassandra Kohsmann; his great grandchildren "Wee John" Krohn, Eleanor Krohn, and Nicholas Krohn; and his sister, Hope Fox. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorris and his parents, Clarence and Neva.

A Funeral Service for Ralph will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 2 pm, preceded by visitation at 12 pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home in Dewitt.

Memorial Contributions in Ralph's name can be made to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087. The donation form can be downoladed here: https://www.lls.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Donate-by-mail-form-8-21.pdf

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grdewitt.com for the Olney family.