Dittman

Ralph Everett Dittman, 91, of Bruin returned peacefully to God and the loving arms of his departed wife on Friday at the Butler VNA Inpatient Hospice.

Ralph was born on Aug. 5, 1921, and graduated in 1940 from Salem Vocational High School in Knox. He married Margaret (Altmire) Dittman on Feb 7, 1941, and they had two sons.

Ralph and Margaret founded Ralph Dittman Trucking in the 1940s and dedicated their lives to growing it into a thriving business.

He had a tireless work ethic, was an avid bowler, and greatly enjoyed taking Margaret dancing. Ralph was a humble man of faith and conviction. He lived his life honorably.

Ralph is survived by his son, Jack Dittman and his wife, Margretta, of Karns City and his son, David Dittman and his wife, Elaine of Karns City; seven grandchildren, Mathew D. Dittman of Chicora, Jennifer R. Grooms and her husband, Scott, of Harrisville, Scott M. Dittman and his wife, Lee, of Karns City, Dr. Michael J. Dittman and his wife, Kristie, of Butler, Angie R. Fritch and her husband, Eric, of Chicora, Adam R. Dittman of Harrisburg and Amanda N. Dittman of Butler; 11 great-grandchildren, Gage A. Bowser of Chicora, Benjamin S. Grooms of Harrisville, Hunter Brielle Dittman of Karns City, Kira N. Dittman of Butler, Rebecca G. Grooms of Harrisville, Logan M. Dittman of Chicora, Briana L. Dittman of Butler, Kyle J. Dittman of Butler, Chloe N. Fritch of Chicora, Brock Dittman of Karns City and Dominic Brackins of Butler; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, in 2007; and all nine of his brothers and sisters.

DITTMAN — Family and friends of Ralph Everett Dittman, who died Friday, June 7, 2013, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, 102 S. Argyle St., Petrolia.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mater Dolorosa Roman Catholic Church, 409 N. Main St., Chicora, with the Rev. Joseph P. Pudichery as celebrant.

Interment will immediately follow in Eau Claire Cemetery, Eau Claire.

In honor of Ralph, contributions may be made in his memory to the Mater Dolorosa Altar Society, 409 N. Main St., Chicora, PA, 16025.

To view a video tribute honoring Ralph’s life and to express online condolences to his family, visit www.bauerhillisfuneral.com.