Ralph Edward Coler

COLER, Ralph Edward age 66 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the VA Medical Center. He is survived by Shirley, his loving wife of 26 years, his children Peggy, Penny, Pam, Al, Roy, Norma, Edith and Lee; 20 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brothers John and Danny; sister Mickie; and a host of other relatives and friends. Ralph retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service with 3 tours in Vietnam, receiving 2 purple hearts and many other metals. He was a member of the VFW Alpha Post 8312. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday, August 15, 2005 at Newcomer Funeral Home 4104 Needmore Road, with Pastor Gary Peterson officiating. Family will receive friends from 5-8 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Interment at the Dayton National Cemetery with full military honors. Messages of condolence can be made at www.newcomerfamily.com.