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    Celebrating the life of

    Ralph K. Andrew

    16 Jun 1943 - 14 Oct 2023

    Family and friends

    Ralph Andrew lived a long, loud, and colorful 80 years--fueled by Diet Pepsi and righteous Indignation. He passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023 at the age of 80. His mark on this world will outlast him. His three children, Stephanie, Seth, & Mike and his partner Lynda Self were by his side in his final days. Ralph maneuvered the halls of government in DC, Albany, and Manhattan–working in ... more

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    Nancy Andrew After Lois Andrew's memorial May 2005

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    Carolyn and Philip Evans I have very fond memories of my Big Cuz, Ralph, even though we only met on a handful of occasions in the US or UK. The last time was in Wichita in 2012 when we were gathered for a Memorial Meeting for Kenneth. I seem to remember Ralph was fluffing around on the morning of the service, trying to iron(!) the creases out of a pair of nylon trousers (pants) he had hastily bought the day before in Florida! That evening there was a magnificent mid-West sunset - great for taking dramatic and memorable photos. Carolyn

    S. Aaron A. This is a perfect ralph memory!
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    Nancy Andrew

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    Nancy Andrew 2009 Ken's 90th birthday bash in Wichita

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    Nancy Andrew Paris Hill, Maine

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    Nancy Andrew at 20 graduation from high school

    Nancy Andrew Andrew grandparents, parents, Aunt; Ralph at 2ish

    Nancy Andrew Renner grandparents in Wichita circa 1948

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    Nancy Andrew Ralph at 9, Iowa 1952

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    Nancy Andrew Dancing in Lomé, Togo; Ralph visited Nancy in Senegal in summer 1972 during her year abroad

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    Nancy Andrew Dad's retirement dinner from Purdue Physics in West Lafayette, IN with surprise appearance by Ralph from NYC (as he liked to do...)

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    Nancy Andrew Paris Hill, Maine 1988

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    Nancy Andrew chez Chris and Nancy in France 1990

    Nancy Andrew 50th wedding anniversary for Ken & Lois in Belle Ile, off the southern coast of Brittany with Kansas, New York and Paris families 1990

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    Nancy Andrew Louvre Pyramid 1990

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    Nancy Andrew Paris Hill, Maine for Ken's 80th in 1999

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    Nancy Andrew Trust him, he's a doctor... Suess that is...

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    Nancy Andrew One of Lynda and Ralph's neighbors, a baby elk who stuck his head in our car window

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    Nancy Andrew Nancy & Chris' 2018 visit to Waynesville

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    Nancy Andrew Bryce's fishing lesson in Colorado with Ton ton (uncle) Ralph

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    Nancy Andrew Hannah, Landon and Mike Mabert

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    Nancy Andrew Florida with Lexi

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    Leonora Reiley When Lynda told me she had met a Quaker Golden Bachelor who was dapper, funny, and smart at the contract bridge table, I couldn’t wait to meet this guy who had my book-loving friend fishing and going to baseball games. But that was Ralph. His energy and enthusiasm brought out the adventurous spirit in everyone. When I finally got to meet Mr. Wonderful, he indeed was. My family and I have since shared many a meal with Ralph and Lynda, both here and in Florida. We have enjoyed unhealthy charcuterie, bombed at trivia, strategized our daughters’ love lives, and of course, discussed politics. We have all been lucky to spend time with Ralph, and we’re all a little better for having done so.