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Ralph Starke

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States
Death: September 26, 2003 (73)
Bonita Springs, Lee, Florida, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of George Henry Frederick Starke and Elsie Amanda Starke
Husband of Private User
Father of Private User; Roy A Starke; Rod J. Starke and Ron Starke
Brother of Raymond George Starke

Occupation: Regional Manager, Gates Rubber Company, Industrial Division
Managed by: Ron Starke
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About Ralph Starke

Had skull surgery for osteomyelitis when he was 9 years old. Wore a helmut as protection and was out of school for 2-4 years(?). Parents took out life insurance policy thinking he might die in surgery. Tried to join National Guard (didn't require much vetting in those days) and then was discovered to have head injury and was dismissed! Went on to be a hydraulics salesman and then Regional Manager for Gates Rubber Company. Married with 4 kids. Battled alcoholism till his retirement and was sober till his death of cancer of the jaw in 2003.

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Ralph Starke's Timeline

1930
April 15, 1930
Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States
2003
September 26, 2003
Age 73
Bonita Springs, Lee, Florida, United States