NORTH MANCHESTER - Ralph E. McFarland, 92, North Manchester, died at 4:40 p.m. May 27, 2010, at his residence.
He was born March 15, 1918, in Wabash County, to H.L. and Lillie Glad McFarland. On Sept. 25, 1941, he married Anne Adele "Ann" Rager, who survives.
He graduated from Chester High School in 1936 and was a member of American Legion Post 286 and Deming Lodge 88 F & AM, both in North Manchester. He was a professional truck driver for Brada Miller, Danville, Ill., for several years. He then drove for Schuler Farms, North Manchester, and Manchester Tool & Die for several years. Later he was a driver for DeHaven Chevrolet, Fort Wayne. He was an Army-Air Force veteran of World War II where he served as sergeant and an airplane inspector in England. He was a member of the former West Main Street Worship Center, North Manchester.
Also surviving are two sons, Danny Joe McFarland, North Manchester, and Ted J. (and spouse Terri) McFarland, Elkhart; three daughters: Cheryl A. (and spouse C.W.) Gohman, North Manchester; Jan L. McFarland Chalfant, North Webster; and Patti McFarland Prasad, Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, Howard Robert McFarland, Dayton, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. June 27 in the Blocher Room of the North Manchester Public Library with Pastor Barry Drudge officiating. The family will receive friends following services.
McKee Mortuary, North Manchester is in charge of the arrangements.
