Ralph N. Drake Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ralph N. Drake of Philo, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ralph left this world on January 24, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ralph N. Drake or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Helen Drake (Engle) and Ralph Drake; his daughter Brenda Linscott; and his siblings, Katherine Anderson, Shirley McIntyre, Nadine Snyder, Allen Drake and Thomas Drake.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley Drake (Winland); his sons, Ralph E. Drake of Philo, Timothy Drake (Amy) of Roseville and Christopher Drake (Jennifer) of Hopewell; his grandchildren, Toray Carrel, Hannah Morgan, Ben Drake, Ashley Drake, Michael Drake and Douglas Drake; his great grandchild Laykin Starkey; his sister Martha Baker of Omaha, Nebraska.; his caregivers, Maria Rock, Rosie Cortes, Andrea Baker, Barb Pope and Shelly Ore; and his friend Don Dozer of Shriver's Hospice.