Ralph E. Tegeler, age 81, WWII Army Veteran, best friend and loving husband of Inge , nee Kressner. Devoted father of Ingrid (Timothy) Lewis and Lisa (Anthony) Pacella. Cherished papa of Christin and Eric Lewis, Brandon, Jason and Alyssa Pacella. Dear brother of Esther (the late Albert) Gutzwiller, Ida (the late Norman) Pansegrau, George (Eileen) Tegeler, Lucille (the late Elmer) Reifke, and the late Ruth (Raymond) Bonnet . Veteran of Foreign Wars and 626th Engineers. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Lying in state Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St. Tinley Park, IL 60477. Interment Bethania Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church and School. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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