Ralph Bie Markussen was born February 2, 1921 to Anton and Ruth Markussen in Coatsville, PA and passed away February 24, 2012 in Ventura, CA, after having just turned 91. Ralph never married and had no children, but had adoring nieces and nephews. Ralph's family will celebrate his life on Friday March 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Charles Carroll Funeral Home, 15 Teloma Drive Ventura, CA 93003 Phone 805-642-8134. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested you make a donation to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Charles Carroll Funeral Home, Ventura, CA.