Ralph Alvin Blackwelder Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ralph Alvin Blackwelder of Cincinnati, Ohio, who passed away on July 11, 2025, at the age of 85, 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 Alvin Blackwelder to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Julius Conrad Blackwelder and Elizabeth Emma Bang; and his children, Tess, Trevor and Tristin Stein (Harlow).

He is survived by: his siblings, Beth Balsamo (Dickie), Nina Fox (Skip), Julius Blackwelder (Heather) and Brent Blackwelder (Beth); his wife Janet Lee Brackett; his children, Lori (Mike), Shelly, Ralph (Tracey), Susan (Rafael), Beth (Thomas), Scott (Emily), Heidi (Robert), Amanda (Kyle), Sarah (Ben), Dennis (Mia), David, CJ (Drew Brown), Matt, Jessica SantAnna (Emma), Derek Winstanley (Regan), Emily, Joseph Travis (Martin), Alyssa, Santiago Gomez Paz, Zach, Kyle, Michelle (Jeffrey), Brendan (Saya Murton), Jordan Winger (Frank), Monica (Ammon Floyd), Eric (Aisling Bodin), Christopher, Taylor, Megan, Bob Winder, Stella, Max, Lucy, Angus, Summer, Tank, Brent, Madison, Jacob, Lynnette, Aaron, Benjamin, Bridger, Lillie, Jennifer, Collin Hansen, Veronica, Tyler Breinholt (Forest), Rafael "Chito", Audrey, Maria, Cristina, Angelina, Daniel, Samuel, Ruth, Malan Blake (Emma), Anna, Braeden Jones (Olive), Michael, Hannah Rogers, Joshua, Hailey, Kaden Peterson, Mckenna, Samantha, Anthony Herron, Quinton, Braden, Ashley, Walker, Cannon, Courtney, Peyton, Aubrey, Sydney, Katelyn, William, Mason, McKenzie and Jackson; and his grandchildren, Taicy, Kylie, Damon and Oliver.

Visitation was held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (5505 Bosworth Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45212). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the Spring Grove Cemetery (4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Spring Grove Cemeteries, Funeral Homes, & Crematory

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July 25

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
5505 Bosworth Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45212

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July 26

Funeral service

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
5505 Bosworth Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45212

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July 26

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Spring Grove Cemetery
4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232

July 25, 2025

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“In loving memory of Ralph Alvin Blackwelder, May your heart and soul find peace and comfort during this difficult time. His memory will stay vibrant through all his children, grandchildren, and loved ones!”