William Ralph Beattie Sr.
June 5, 1944 - October 3, 2020
Ralph Beattie, age 76 of Lake Station, IN passed away at his home on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was born on June 5, 1944 in Shelby, NC to Quinten and Beatrice (Crosby) Beattie. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Penelope (Nixon) Beattie; daughter, Susan Bohlen; sister, Rhonda (Larry) Orange; brother, Richard (Christie) Beattie; five grandsons, Brendon (Emily) Beattie, Nicholas (Marissa) Beattie, Matthew Beattie, Rhyan (Eva) Pawlicki, Jacob (Calli) Pawlicki; granddaughter, Kala Pawlicki; six great grandchildren and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, William R. Beattie Jr. Ralph graduated from Edison High School, class of 1962. He retired from the Ironworkers Local 395 following 20 years of service. Ralph loved fishing and he coached Basketball at Portage Christian School and Victory Christian Academy. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid bowler. Funeral Ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368 with Pastor Bob Burton officiating. Burial will follow at Heritage Cemetery, Portage, IN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm at the funeral home.
Ralph Beattie, age 76 of Lake Station, IN passed away at his home on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was born on June 5, 1944 in Shelby, NC to Quinten and Beatrice (Crosby) Beattie. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Penelope (Nixon)... View Obituary & Service Information