Ralph Vanderkolk Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ralph Vanderkolk of Circleville, Kansas, who passed away on February 9, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Ralph shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Ralph farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Vanderkolk and Martha Vanderkolk (Halsema); and his siblings, Shirley Avery, Linda Williams and Richard Vanderkolk.
He is survived by: his daughters, Renee Hernandez of Topeka, KS, Rhea Smith of Topeka, KS and Rita Keehn of Lake; and his close friend Deloris Beam. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be given to the Holton Hospital Foundation c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, Kansas 66436.
