Ralph Edward LaBarr Sr., 82, of Ellenton, Florida passed away on November 5, 2021. Ralph was born on March 15, 1939 in Curwensville, Pennsylvania. A resident of the Bradenton area for the last 42 years, he formerly lived in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Ralph graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1957 and served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961. Ralph was an active member and volunteer for the Loyal Order of Moose 2117, the American Legion 325, the Veterans of Foreign Wars 2488 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles 3171. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and his dog, Charlie. His hobbies included playing euchre, shooting pool and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his wife, Sue LaBarr; his sister Connie Rae Shoemaker; his children Sheryl (Michael) Cannon, Sandra (Michael) Rogers, and Kim (Jonathan) Adler; his nephew Neil Shoemaker; grandchildren Gabrielle VanDenburgh, Molly Cannon, Alan Rogers, Seth Rogers and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peg Berrier and Charles E. LaBarr; his brother, Roger Berrier; and his son, Ralph LaBarr, Jr.
A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.
