Ralph E. Bakehorn Jr., 77, rural Wabash, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. He was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Wabash, to Ralph Enos and Lura Delight (Kistler) Bakehorn.

Ralph was a Wabash High School graduate and served in the US Army from 1961-1963. He married Ruby L. Hall in Lagro, on Sept. 24, 1966. He retired from GenCorp in Wabash after 39 years. Ralph was a member of the Lagro American Legion Post 248. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife: Ruby L. Bakehorn; two children: Jeffrey A. Bakehorn; and Karla Jo Bakehorn; two granddaughters: Brandy (Jeffrey) Hamm; and Misty (Jeremy) Fry; great-grandson: Rylen Hamm; sister: Shirtley Shanabarger; his brother: Joe (Barbara) Bakehorn, all of Wabash; and his dog: Harley. He was preceded in death by his parents; son: James Barton Bakehorn, who died June 1, 1981; daughter-in-law: Jane Bakehorn; four brothers; and three sisters.

Graveside services and burial will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset, with David Phillips officiating. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.