Ralph H. Hendricks, 77, of De Pere, passed away with family by his side on the morning of December 18, 2014. The son of the late Henry and Rose (Liebergen) Hendricks was born on January 22, 1937 in De Pere. On June 29, 1963 he married the former Judy Van Der Burgt at St. John's Catholic Church in Little Chute, WI. Ralph worked for Nicolet Paper for 26 years. Additionally he worked for the City of De Pere, as well as St. Norbert College. He served in the US Army, and was proud of his service. Ralph had an appreciation for Polka Music, and enjoyed watching sports, going to family gatherings, heading out to the casino, and playing cards with friends and family.
Ralph will be deeply missed by his wife of 51 years, Judy; his children, Steve (Valerie) Hendricks, Sandy (Wayne) Hooyman, Gary Hendricks, Mark (Andrea) Hendricks, Scott Hendricks; grandchildren, Kyle, Alicia, Matthew, Alex, Jeremy, Jared, Kadin, Jada; great-grandchild, Bentley; siblings, Rollie Hendricks, Bob (Mayme) Hendricks; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Jerome (Elaine), Kenny (Lou); sister, Mary Kay (Tom) Washienko; sister-in-law, Arlene.
Friends and family are encouraged to gather at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, corner of Lourdes Avenue and Suburban Drive, De Pere, WI on Sunday, December 21, 2014 starting at 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday, December 22, 2014 from 9:30am until 10:30am when a Mass of Christian Burial will be held with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem., officiating. Burial in Nicolet Memorial Gardens. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Hendricks Family.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. David Spika, The VA Clinic, as well as the staff at Unity Hospice for the wonderful care and concern given to Ralph and his family.