Bratton - Ralph
Source: Obituary from a collection of Fauniel Hershbarger, a life-long Fountain County Indiana resident dated 6-22-69
INDIANAPOLIS — Ralph W. Bratton 81, of 1942 N. Tibbs St., died Sunday morning at Greenview Manor Nursing Home, here. He was born in Montgomery County, the son of Orpheyus W. and Ida Schenck. He had lived in Indianapolis for the past 52 years. He was employed at Bridgeport Brass Co. for 15 years, before retiring in 1960. He was a member of North Park Masonic Lodge 50 years, and the Westlake United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Francis L. Shellburne of Zionsville; a son, Brian L. of Miamisburg, Ohio; a brother, Raliff of Indianapolis; four grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in Conkle Funeral Home at Speedway. Burial will be in K of P Cemetery at Mace, with graveside services at 1 p.m. Wednesday.--waw
Source: Indianapolis Star 24 June 1969 p 34
Mr. Ralph W. Bratton, age 81, 1042 N. Tibbs ave, father of Mrs. Frances L. Shelburne and Byron L. Bratton, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, brother of Ruliff Bratton, passed away Sunday. Services Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway, 4925 W 165h St. Friends invited. Friends may call at the funeral home. -- kbz