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| Ralph Vernon Krogh |
| June 05, 1921 - October 22, 2009 |
Escondido, CA
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| Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. October 30, 2009 at Oak Hill Memorial Park |
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Ethel; brothers, William (Archie) and Kenny; and sister, Mary. He is survived by Avis, his loving wife of 64 years; sons Vernon, Robert, and Earl; daughter Carol Peters; brother Jerry; sister, Kathy Thompson; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Ralph joined the Navy in 1943 and served as a hard-helmet driver on the aircraft carrier USS Gilbert Island during WWII.
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Ralph taught adult education welding at Escondido High School and Palomar College during the 1950's. He and his good friend, Albert George became partners in George & Krogh Welding Corporation in 1954. An Adventurous and intelligent man, Ralph was a pilot, motorcyclist, hunter, and loved to dance. He was active in Boy Scouts, the SoCal Antique Motorcycle Club, Jeep Club, RV Club and Country western dancing.
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