Ralph Farmer

Ralph Bernard Farmer Jr, 87, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on April 12, 2024. Ralph was born on August 15, 1936, in Kankakee, IL, to the late Ralph Farmer Sr and Veronica Farmer. Ralph is also preceded in death by his three siblings. Ralph served in the Army, stationed in Germany in the 1950’s. He had diverse job experiences that ranged from manufacturing management to restaurant ownership. After getting laid off during the recession in the 1980’s he pursued further education, going on to earn a BBA from William Tyndale and an MBA from Baker College. After completing his MBA he moved into technical sales and support of lubrication chemicals for the manufacturing industry. In his free time, Ralph enjoyed nature photography, financial investing, vacationing with his wife, and time spent with family. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Michele Farmer, his sons Ken Farmer (Jennifer Farmer), Bryan Farmer (Renee Ruedisueli), and his daughter Shawn Tomlin (Dave Tomlin), and his six grandchildren. No services are planned. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ralph Farmer, please visit our flower store.