Ralph Edward Lee Eschenbach

Ralph Edward Lee Eschenbach, 76, quietly passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born in Highland Heights, Kentucky on June 29, 1944 to the late George and Virginia Eschenbach.

Ralph proudly served his country for five years in the United States Navy and aided in the Cuban Missile Crisis. In later years, he retired from Budweiser Distributing Company and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a past Grand Knight. Ralph was a true gentleman and a real “man’s man” who loved all sports. He was especially proud of his home and yard keeping both meticulously kept. Everything Ralph did revolved around his family. He took his responsibilities seriously and did his best to be a good husband, father, and provider to his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 36 years, Janet Ann Eschenbach; and son, Anthony “Tony” Eschenbach.

He is survived by his loving children, Ginger Hamilton, Kimberly Collins (Deryk), Richard Eschenbach (Lindsay), Ryan Eschenbach (Karen) and Kent Eschenbach; 20 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, Janet Neltner, Bonnie Dickey, Jeanie Stephany, Pat Morgan and Dave Eschenbach.

Ralph’s life will be celebrated with a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Monsignor Fred Nijem and Deacon Jim Hunt officiating.

For friends unable to attend at this time, the service will be streamed live via the McCullough Funeral Home Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mcculloughfuneralhome/live/.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of Ralph to Heart of Georgia Hospice, 103 Westridge Dr., Warner Robins, GA 31088.

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