Ralph H. Patrick, 87, of Lafayette, passed away at 6:05 pm Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Indiana University Health Arnett.

He was born June 6, 1929, in Kokomo, to the late Edward and Gladys Dunk Patrick.

After graduating from Chalmers High School, Ralph served in the United States Army from 1951-1953.

His marriage was to Shirley A. Bartley who passed away in January 17, 2013.

Ralph worked for Purdue University on the administration staff in the Memorial Union Hall for over 31 years before retiring in 1994.

Ralph was a member of the Lafayette Church of the Brethren; a board member of Fairview Community Center; a life member of Tippecanoe Steam and Power Association; and enjoyed attending the steam and power shows.

Surviving are his daughters, Cynthia Graves (husband Michael) of Franklin, Linda Layton of Crawfordsville; step children, Cheryl Chrobot (husband Don) of Fairfield Glade, TN, and Debra Johnson (husband Tim) of Floyds Knobs; siblings, Elmer Patrick (wife Doris), Evan Patrick (wife Rose Mary), Roy Patrick (wife Dorothy) and brother-in-law David Garriott, sister in law Ina Patrick, all of Lafayette, Donald Patrick of Pahrump, NV, Homer Patrick (wife Suzanne) of Largo, FL, Mary Pemberton of Fairmount, James Patrick (wife Mary Lou) of Mt. Pleasant, MI, and Sharon Davis of Toney, AL. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Ralph was preceded in death by a son Fred, a grandson Eric, two brothers Kenneth and Roger, and a sister Norma Garriott.

Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 until 7:00 pm at Soller-Baker West Lafayette chapel 1184 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, officiating Rev Janet Hildreth. Entombment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.