Ralph L. Rich
Ralph Louis Rich, 72, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Uniontown, Pa., died Saturday, May 31, 2003. He was born in Uniontown, Pa., on June 21, 1930, the son of the late Giovanna DiConcilio Rich and Samuel Rich.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike J. Rich and sisters, Nita M. Rich and Julia Roberts.
He was one of the founding members of Rich Farms Inc. Ralph was past President of the Valley Hi Optimist Club and the South San Antonio School Board, where he was a member for 12 years. He was an active member of the “Snake Pit Society”.
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, he received the Department of the Air Force Exceptional Civilian Service Award.
Ralph was well known and respected for his volunteer work in many youth programs. He was an entrepreneur with many businesses over the years, the last being Election Support Services.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Jean Gillis Rich; sons, David L. Rich and wife, Rose of Houston, Texas, Christopher J. Rich M.D., and wife, Vickie of Alexandria, La., and Tony P. Rich and wife, Sandy of Sugarland, Texas; a sister, Josephine Johnston and husband, Robert of Petersburg, Va.; sister-in-law, Lydia Anna Rich; six grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.by Selecting Visitation and Service. Select “Sign Guestbook” at the bottom of the individual Memorial.