Ralph Alan GigousRalph Alan Gigous, of Leesburg, passed away at 11:34 a.m. on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Paddock Springs Assisted Living in Warsaw, at the age of 78.
He was born on Oct. 21, 1943, to Rachel F. Van Curen Gigous and Harry R. Gigous Sr. On Oct. 17, 1970, he was married to Linda Lou Lemler in Nappanee. They were blessed with 51 years of marriage together before he passed away.
Ralph was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was a 1961 graduate of Warsaw High School. In 1962, he started working for RR Donnelley and Sons in Warsaw. At the time of his retirement in 2005, he was working as a pressman. He was a hardworking reliable employee for 43 years as well as making time to serve in the National Guard. Ralph always kept busy and also worked for a number of years at the Clunette Elevator in the fertilizer plant. He enjoyed gardening, camping, woodworking and being a member of the Cushman Club. Ralph was a longtime member of Clunette United Methodist Church where he sung in the choir for over 30 years. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda L. Gigous, Leesburg; two daughters: Lurena (Jason) Kerlin, Warsaw; Debra (Eric) Barth, Warsaw; and his son: Ezra Gigous, Leesburg; daughter-in-law, Sherry Gigous, Frankfort, Mich. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Kane (Ashley) Bradley, Claypool; Gus, Adora, Bell and Wyly Gigous, all of Frankfort, Mich.; two great-grandchildren: Briggs and Paislee Bradley; as well as his brother, Harry (Barbara) Gigous, Warsaw; and his sister: Karen A. (John) Abbott, Medway, Mass. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Charles Gigous, who died July 31, 2013.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Ralph’s life will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 13 at Clunette United Methodist Church, 4227 W. 600 N., Leesburg, and officiated by Pastor Mike Beezley. A graveside service will follow at Stony Point Cemetery in Atwood.
Memorial donations may be directed to Clunette United Methodist Church, 4227 W. 600 N., Leesburg, IN 46538.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
