Ralph E. Feiertag of New Berlin, formerly of South Milwaukee and Manitowoc, WI was born to eternal life July 29, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Therese C. Feiertag (Farrell).
Loving dad of Jeanne (Mark) Nicholson, Hales Corners, WI, Mary Jane (Tom) Berndt, Franklin, WI, James (Barbara) Feiertag, Pewaukee, WI, Carol (David) Ingish, Greenfield, WI
Joan (Todd) Smasal, Hales Corners, WI.
Proud grandfather of Jacquelyn (Ryan) Monfils, Nicole (David) Durham, Anthony (Hannah) Nicholson, Kristen (Matt) Mueller, Michael (Jessica) Berndt, Lindsay (Daniel) Schiller,
Tricia (Mike) Kvitrud, Rebecca (Adam) Lauber, Jennifer (Derrick) Zimmerman, Carrie (Joseph) Berdan, Helen Smasal, Mason Smasal, Jacob Smasal, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Ralph was born on September 11, 1928, to Edward and Lilian Feiertag. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Through his army buddy and future brother-in-law, he met Therese, his forever love and partner in life. They married on October 3, 1953. After serving in the US Army, Ralph was employed for 37 years at the Bucyrus Erie Co. and then continued his career as President of the Crane Division of Manitowoc Engineering Co.
He treasured family above everything. We will always cherish his love, his jokes, and our time spent together at their cottage on the lake.
A special thank you to Dawn and her Legacy Hospice team, as well as, the staff at Heritage Senior Living Muskego for the support and compassionate care they provided Dad and our family during this time.
Ralph was proud to be able to participate in the Honor Flight Program in 2016.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to The WI Honor Flight Program.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Don’t worry, Dad, we’ll “keep it on the ground!”