Ralph Seibel

Ralph E. Seibel, Sr. of Moses Lake, passed away July 8, 2011 at the age of 89 at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, WA. Ralph was born on July 21, 1921 to John and Anna Seibel in Windsor, Colorado. His family moved to the Wapato area when he was a young man. He married Enid Batten on December 29, 1940. Ralph, Enid and family moved to Moses Lake in 1959. Ralph had worked in the CCC camps in Oregon as a young man, then on various farms and U&I Sugar until it closed, then Ralph did maintenance at BBCC until he retired. He loved to travel with his wife in their 5th wheel all over including Alaska, Canada and Mexico. He was involved in the Moses Lake Yacht Club and Sandy Sams. He enjoyed going to wrestling matches, ball games, camping and salmon fishing. He was on a bowling league and a Master Gardener. He loved going to the Health Zone. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Enid Seibel and their son, Glenn. He is survived by his children Paul Seibel of Los Angles, Ca., Ralph Seibel Jr. (Rosie) of Spokane, Wa., Dianne Aldridge (Dick) of Vancleave, Ms., Ron Seibel (Cathy) of Moses Lake, Wa., Cheryl Shantz (Gary) of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Lyle Seibel of Pleasanton, Ca., David Seibel (Sandy) of Portland, Ore., Dan Seibel (Janine) of Spokane, Wa. He had 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Ralph was a dedicated husband and father and loved his family very much. The family requests no flowers and wish donations be made to the cancer care of your choice. The Seibels will greet family and friends on July 21, 2011 at 11:00AM at Benson's Funeral Chapel (5th and Division), Moses Lake.