Ralph Hays Grapperhaus Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ralph Hays Grapperhaus (Harrington, Delaware), who passed away on October 26, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph Hays Grapperhaus to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frederick Ralph and Mable K. Grapperhaus; his daughter Robin Carpenter McGuire; and his siblings, Judy, Bill and Betty.
He is survived by: his wife Vi T. McGuire-Grapperhaus; his son Richard Carpenter Jr. (Cindy); his grandchildren, Ashley Boyles (Kevin), Crystal Hoback (Sumner), Jennifer Reed (Josh), Angela Dukes Lewis (Teemyer) and Sabrina Reed; his great grandchildren, Dani Holding, Logan Boyles, Kierra Lewis, David Holding, Aubree Boyles, Brianna Lewis, Ava Reed, Trent Boyles, Clint Hoback, Liam Hoback, Camille Lewis, Mya Reed and Ari Reed; his pet Sheba; his close friends, Ray, Sarah Lee Stevens, Ron, Jill Usilton, Bill and Harriett Powell; and his sons, Alex Grapperhaus and Joe Grapperhaus.
