Walter R. "Ralph" Laudenslager Obituary (1937 - 2010)

WALTER RALPH LAUDENSLAGER of Horseheads passed Thursday, November 4, 2010, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, Elmira, NY at the age of 73. He was born May 31, 1937 in Elmira, a son of the late Leyder and Dorothy Laudenslager Miller. Ralph retired from GE in Elmira, NY and had a special love for hunting and fishing. He married Joanne Eaton Laudenslager on November 9, 1963. Joanne passed away December 31, 2007. Ralph was also pre-deceased by his nephew Timothy G. Wade in 1978. Ralph is survived by his sister, Patricia (Garth) Wade of Horseheads, NY; brothers, Robert (Sue) Hendrickson of West Newbury, MA and Larry (Ann) Hendrickson of Killawog, NY; and several nieces and nephews. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13 on Sunday, November 7, 2010 between the hours of 2PM and 3PM. Mr. Laudenslager's Memorial Service will be held immediately follow at 3PM with Rev. Patrick Connor. He will be laid to rest alongside Joanne at the convenience of the family in Maple Grove Cemetery.