Suderman, Ralph (1927-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Jun 21 p. 29

Birth date: 1927 Apr 28

text of obituary:

RALPH SUDERMAN

Ralph Suderman of Port Rowan, Ont. passed away Mar. 15 of a heart attack in Boynton Beach, Fla. He was born Apr. 28, 1927 to Alexander and Mary Suderman in Stouffville, Ont. In 1928 the family moved to a farm in Port Royal, Ont., where they grew vegetables. Ralph learned to work hard at an early age; he tried to instill that same drive in his children and grand- children. He accepted Christ at 15 during an evangelistic crusade and was baptized Aug. 12, 1945. In 1949 he bought a farm and married Hilda Teigrob. They retired in 2000. He was a people per- son, made friends easil y and entertained them with stories and jokes. He loved travelling with Hilda, camping in sum- mer and wintering in Florida . He loved cars, especially Cadillacs, and music, especially bluegrass and southern gospel. He played har- monica and button ac- cordion . On Sunda y nights in Florida, he and Hilda ga t he r ed with friends to play and sing their favourite hymns and choruses . He enjoyed singing in the male choir. Prede- ceased by a sister and a grandson, he is mourned by Hilda; chil- dren Cheryll Clark and Dave, both of Port Rowan, and Catherine Dring of Caledonia, Ont.; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. The funeral was Mar. 21 in Port Rowan MB Church, with Sandy Young ministering.