Ralph E. “Peps” Finley, 76, of Bronson, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Community Health Center of Branch County.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson with Pastor Terry Siler from the First Congregational Church officiating. The family will receive friends, prior to the service, beginning at 3:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home.
Ralph was born June 2, 1940 in Quincy, MI to Mark & Lavirl (Williams) Finley. He married Lois D. Hand on August 31, 1962 in Bronson, she preceded him in death on October 28, 2015.
Ralph “Peps” was co-owner of Hand’s Garbage service for many years, until he retired in 2008. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, but most of all spending time with his family.
Ralph is survived by his children Rhondalyn (Larry) Baldridge of Coldwater, Raegan “Scott” Finley of Bronson, his brothers Robert Finley, Raymond Finley, Ronald (Linda) Finley, Rolland (Joann) Finley all of Quincy, Roy (Cheryl) Finley of Bronson, his grandchildren Gina (Scott) Hart, Randi Dell all of Coldwater, Shyie Finley of Bronson and 12 great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his brother Harold Finley.
Memorials may be directed to the Bronson Food Pantry or Rumble Against Childhood Cancer. www.dutcherfh.com.