Ralph John "Unk" Thomas, Sr., age 75, of La Porte, passed away on October 20, 2013 at his home following a long battle with cancer.
He was born in La Porte, IN on January 28, 1938 to Irving and Harriet (Diedrich) Thomas.
He was a loved member of the Night Stalker Family for almost 30 years. He loved his family, fishing, and riding motorcycles.
In 2008, he married Gerrie Morgan who survives. Also surviving are his beloved sons, Tim (Jeanne) Thomas, Randy Thomas, Tommy Kabowski, and Ralph (Betty) Thomas, Jr., all of La Porte; five daughters, Dawn (TT) McCullough of Kingsford Heights, Jackie Thomas of Ohio, Tina (Walter) Osborn of La Porte, Donna (Morgan) Allen of Tennessee, Amber (Robert) Payne of La Porte; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, two step-sons, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Frank, Donald, Williard, Paul; son-in-law, Rodney Smith; and granddaughter, Amanda Osborn.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and will be lead by William Kabowski.
A time of visitation will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 4-7 PM and also on Saturday from 11 AM until the time of the service at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family, c/o Gerrie Thomas, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.