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- Ralph P. Biersteker, 81, Green Bay, passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at a local hospital. He was born on July 11, 1921, in De Pere to the late Joseph Martin and Esther Juliet (Tiller) Biersteker, Sr. Ralph graduated from East High School, class of 1940, and also attended Stout State. He was a lifetime resident of the area. Ralph served with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS BULL, during World War II, in the European and Asiatic Pacific Theaters as Navy Petty Officer, Radioman 1st class. He was awarded the following Medals: Victory Medal, Good Conduct, Philippine Liberation, American Area, European-African-Middle Eastern, and Asiatic Pacific Area-star. He received an Honorable Discharge. On Nov. 27, 1947 he married former Carole LaRock at Annunciation Church. She preceded him in death on July 13, 1989. Ralph was employed by the Green Bay & Western Railroad for 36 years, retiring July 1, 1982, as Supervisor of the Car Dept. He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish. He was a member of the 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, Ashwaubenon Council #7498; 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, St. Jude Assembly, knighted as "Sir Knight Ralph Biersteker", serving as Past Navigator and Honor Guard; VFW; Wisconsin Elk's Lodge #259, serving on the Waiters Club and Bingo; Past President of the Green Bay Route Credit Union; member of Railroad Carman Union; Green Bay & Western R.R. Retirement Club, serving as secretary since Sept. 1961; member of Railroad Museum Advisory Board and National Riflemen's Club. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and carpentry. Ralph will be truly missed by all his family and many friends.
... Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Carole; parents; three brothers: Robert, killed in Word War II; Joseph Martin, Jr.; and Gary A.; one sister, Esther (Tiny) Biersteker-Black
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