Hovermale, Ralph Dean
Source: US Navy Casualties WWII
Hovermale, Ralph Dale, Seaman 1C USNR. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kiah C. Hovermale, RR 1, Russellville, Indiana.
OBVIOUSLY the info above is incorrect
Source: The Muncie Indiana Star Press Mon 9
Nov 2015 p 6A c1
Sulphur Springs – Ralph Dale “Kiah” Hovermale, 93, resident of Sulphur Springs passed away Friday morning, Nov 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Putnam County, Indiana May 29, 1922 the son of Kiah and Edith Estella Smiley Hovermale. He was a graduate of Russellville HS and a US Navy veteran of WWII. He served on the USS Birmingham. He worked as a farmer for several years but retired from Farmer’s Elevator in Oakville in 1987. He was a charter member of the Sulphur Springs Lions Club for over 50 years and was a member of the Sulphur Springs Jefferson Township Fire Department. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Marine Corps Service Medal. He was a softball coach for his daughters and an avid Shenandoah Band booster. He and his wife Helen who preceded him in death would have celebrated 66 years of marriage on the day of his passing. He is survived by two daughters, Sue Ann Hovermale of Sulphur Springs and Judy Lynn Dorrell (Jeffery) of Knightstown; two grandchildren, Amber Dorrel of Knightstown and Zachery Dorrell of Rushville; two great grandchildren Ayden and Lynnlee Dorrell; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert and one sister, Edna. A celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Sulphur Springs Christian Church in Sulphur Springs with Pastor CJ Buskirk officiating. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at Ballard & Sons Funeral Home, 118 South 5th Middletown from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday and one hour before the services at the church on Wednesday. Online guestbook at ballardandsons . com . The Ballard family is honored to celebrate the life of Kiah with family and friends. – kbz
Sulphur Springs – Ralph Dale “Kiah” Hovermale, 93, resident of Sulphur Springs passed away Friday morning, Nov 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Putnam County, Indiana May 29, 1922 the son of Kiah and Edith Estella Smiley Hovermale. He was a graduate of Russellville HS and a US Navy veteran of WWII. He served on the USS Birmingham. He worked as a farmer for several years but retired from Farmer’s Elevator in Oakville in 1987. He was a charter member of the Sulphur Springs Lions Club for over 50 years and was a member of the Sulphur Springs Jefferson Township Fire Department. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Marine Corps Service Medal. He was a softball coach for his daughters and an avid Shenandoah Band booster. He and his wife Helen who preceded him in death would have celebrated 66 years of marriage on the day of his passing. He is survived by two daughters, Sue Ann Hovermale of Sulphur Springs and Judy Lynn Dorrell (Jeffery) of Knightstown; two grandchildren, Amber Dorrel of Knightstown and Zachery Dorrell of Rushville; two great grandchildren Ayden and Lynnlee Dorrell; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert and one sister, Edna. A celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Sulphur Springs Christian Church in Sulphur Springs with Pastor CJ Buskirk officiating. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at Ballard & Sons Funeral Home, 118 South 5th Middletown from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday and one hour before the services at the church on Wednesday. Online guestbook at ballardandsons . com . The Ballard family is honored to celebrate the life of Kiah with family and friends. – kbz