Ralph Hetzel

Hetzel, Ralph R. was chosen by the Lord to join him at the age of 86. He is reunited with his beloved wife Rosemary. Loving father of Michael (Sandra), Peggy (John), Richard, Patricia (Scott), Geri (Dan), and Robert. Proud and loving grandfather of John (Tiffany), Catherine (Lacee), Samantha (Zachary), Jacqueline (Brian), Danielle, Lucas, Morgan, Hailey, Devin and Dillon. Loving great grandfather to Lily, Rowan, James, Penny, and Lilah. Further survived by sister, Kathleen; other relatives; and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norbert & Verna and brother, Eugene. Visitation will be held at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 9:00AM-11:00AM. Funeral service at the funeral home on Saturday at 11:00AM. Ralph proudly served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. He was a commander at the Charles Fidler VFW post 9469. He served as a 1st ward alderman for Oak Creek. He was proud of his faith and was a president of the parish council and Holy Name Society. He was also a former member of the South Milwaukee 1400 Hunting and Fishing Club.