Ralph G. Gould

Ralph G. Gould, 86 of Rockford, went home to be with his beautiful wife, Julia on Monday, June 13, 2016. Ralph was born September 27, 1929 in Rockford, MI the son of Forrest and Rose (Shumacher) Gould. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He worked in and retired from the Tannery at WWW after 39 years. He enjoyed farming, woodworking, the Detroit Tigers and watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. When she was alive, he enjoyed Julia’s cooking the most. He knew he had to marry her because she was a good cook and he was a good eater. Surviving are his children, Carol (Bob) Mosher, Cheryl (Eugene) Kime, Phillip (Pam) Gould; daughter-in-law, Randi Gould; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia; son, Richard; two grandchildren, Ronda McIntyre, Kevin McIntyre; one brother and three sisters. The family will greet friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, where the service will be held Friday 11:00 am. Pastor Bruce Wilson officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Cedar Springs with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Health Hospice.