Ralph Preston Sutherland Jr. Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Ralph Preston Sutherland Jr. of Knightsville, Indiana. Ralph, born on May 7, 1944, passed away on September 6, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Preston Sutherland Sr. and Myrtle Virginia Batchelor-Sutherland; his wife Donna Jean Bemis of Brazil; his daughter Christina Linn; and his siblings, Oscar Preston, Deloris Jean McMahon and Patsy Mae Long.
He is survived by: his sons, Ralph "Preston" Sutherland III (Jeri), John Lewis Sutherland, William "Carl" Sutherland (Susan) and Michael "Jason" Sutherland; his grandchildren, Craig Sutherland (Amy), Caleb Sutherland, Grace Sutherland, Johnny Sutherland, Tyler Sutherland, Wyatt Sutherland (Leah), Kyle Sutherland, Carter Sutherland (Cassie), Maddie Sutherland, Kremzen Ryker and Klover Ryker; his great grandchildren, Aria, Gwyn, Sophie, Addie, Kyndall and Paisley; his siblings, Roy T. Sutherland (Sandy) and Nellie V. Cozzi; and his niece Jennifer Grigsby. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many great friends.
