Ralph "Dennis" Odenbaugh

Ralph “Dennis” Odenbaugh, 77, Byrnedale, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the DuBois Nursing Home. He was born November 11, 1939 in Tulare, CA, a son of the late Charles Odenbaugh & Mildred (Utter) Williams. He married Ernestine (Evans) on January 3, 1959; she preceded him in death in November 2016.

Ralph is survived by three children, Chrissy (John) Dougherty of Ridgway, Penny (Paul) Whittle of Clarksville, AR, and Aaron (April) Odenbaugh of Byrnedale, three sisters, Novline “Kay” Nichols of TX, Debbie (Tom) Higgins, and Nancy Suta both of CA, one brother Ernest Waddle, Jr. of MO, nine grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren.

Ralph lived most of his life in Tulare & Fresno, CA, only moving to PA a year ago. He was an appliance repairman for Acme Refrigeration in CA and also had worked for Montgomery Wards. Ralph had attended Baptist Churches for most of his life and was a member of the bowling club in Tulare, CA.

In addition to his parents and wife, Ralph was also preceded in death by two sons, Daniel Odenbaugh and an infant son Eric Odenbaugh and one sister Carol Perez.

There will be no visitation.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests memorials to the NRA, NSO or American Breast Cancer Society and will be accepting online condolences at www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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