On Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann Zipfel (nee Balfay); devoted father of John (Debbie) Zipfel, Mark Zipfel, Elizabeth (Charles) Clamp, Glennon (JoAnn) Zipfel and Gregory (Marilyn) Zipfel; proud grandfather of Cory (Nicole) Zipfel, Scott (Elizabeth) Zipfel, Joseph Clamp, Rachel Zipfel, James Zipfel, Kelly Zipfel and Benjamin Zipfel and great-grandfather of 8; dear brother of the late Sister Alice Regine Zipfel CPPS and the late Most Reverend Paul Zipfel; cousin, uncle, great-uncle, brother-in-law, neighbor and friend of many.
Ralph served in the U.S. Navy, worked in marketing positions at Pet Milk, Ralston Purina, Seven-Up and Concordia Publishing and as a volunteer for many years at SSM Health Center. He enjoyed family vacations, trips and parties. He also enjoyed sports, especially soccer as an amateur player and youth coach, playing cards with friends and developing wood products in his shop.
Services: Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd., Thursday, September 24, 9:30 a.m. to St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church for a 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses or contributions to St. Justin Martyr Church or Whitehouse of Retreats appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. Funeral can be viewed at saintjustinlive.com.
The Donnelly Family sends its sincere condolences to the Zipfel Family. We liked and admired and respected your Dad/Grandpa/Great-Grandpa. He was a friendly, good-natured pillar of numerous parishes, neighborhoods, and organizations.
The Donnelly Family sends its sincere condolences to the Zipfel Family. We liked and admired and respected your Dad/Grandpa/Great-Grandpa. He was a friendly, good-natured pillar of numerous parishes, neighborhoods, and organizations.
Greg and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You Dad devoted a lot of time to us as kids and I have lots of great memories of hot air balloon shoes, magic shows, soccer games and swimming.
Best to you all.
Greg and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You Dad devoted a lot of time to us as kids and I have lots of great memories of hot air balloon shoes, magic shows, soccer games and swimming.
Best to you all.
The HERA family joins me in expressing our condolences to you, Greg, our colleague, and the whole Zipfel family. May the memories you have of your Dad and his life be blessings to you.
The HERA family joins me in expressing our condolences to you, Greg, our colleague, and the whole Zipfel family. May the memories you have of your Dad and his life be blessings to you.
Glen & Family,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your dad, we knew him best as an usher at St. Justin’s and I felt so lucky to have worked with him in that capacity for so many years. He was a class act and the heart and soul of all the ushers, we all loved him and most of all had great respect for him. Ralph new everyone and greeted most of the parishioners at 7:30 mass by their first name and made everyone feel at home when they walked through the Church doors. We will miss him dearly and will always remember the lessons learned, the great conversations and the fun times we had with your dad. Rest in Peace dear friend!!
Glen & Family,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your dad, we knew him best as an usher at St. Justin’s and I felt so lucky to have worked with him in that capacity for so many years. He was a class act and the heart and soul of all the ushers, we all loved him and most of all had great respect for him. Ralph new everyone and greeted most of the parishioners at 7:30 mass by their first name and made everyone feel at home when they walked through the Church doors. We will miss him dearly and will always remember the lessons learned, the great conversations and the fun times we had with your dad. Rest in Peace dear friend!!