Ralph Kinzel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ralph D. Kinzel age 61, of Utica went to be with the Lord on Sunday November 8th, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Ralph was employed by Evans Automotive. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Ralph L. and Naomi M. Kinzel, grandparents and many aunts and uncles. Ralph is survived by his loving and loyal wife of almost 43 :years Jeanne Kinzel, son Michael D. (Nikki) Kinzel, grandsons Hunter, Paul M. and Alan J. (AJ) Kinzel, sister Joyce (Kim) Gross, nephews Ryan (Angie), Derek Gross, Great Nephew Colton Gross. Great niece, Karynn Gross, Special Cousin Randy Kinzel. Brothers from other mothers, Pat(Ann) Heischman and Mark(Julie) Taylor. Special Uncles Levi(Evelyn) and Clark(Lucy)Kinzel. Special ex-daughter in law and mother of Paul and AJ, Edna Mason. Many other friends, uncles, aunts and cousins. Ralph attended Brookhaven High School, was ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician. Ralph was a long time member of the Cranberry Marsh Bass Club in Buckeye Lake. Future memorial will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Licking County Animal Shelter and Citizens for Humane Action, 825 Thornwood Drive SW Heath, Ohio 43056. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Rutherford Corbin Funeral Home Worthington, Ohio. "Ralph was the most honest, loyal, best husband, dad, pawpaw, uncle, friend, brother a person could ever have! He loved America, music, drag racing, hunting, fishing and boating. He was one of the best mechanics on plant earth but was very humble and he would have never had said that. He would do anything and everything for his family, friends, and even strangers. He will be sorely missed. Ralph was a good christian man and we all know he is in heaven"

Ralph Kinzel

February 21, 1959 - November 8, 2020