RALPH GEORGE THOWE, 82, retired Dan's Heating and Cooling, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in Andover, Kansas. He was born June 16, 1933 to George and Laura (Schreiber) Thowe in Alma, Kansas. Ralph served in the U.S. Army 1954-1962 and was a Korean War Veteran. He is survived by his sister Grace Hanser and extended family. He is preceded by his wife Susan Thowe, parents, sisters Esther Socha and Helen Blankenship.

Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 23, at Baker Funeral Home, 100 S. Cedar, Valley Center, Kansas. Private Graveside Service at Kechi Township Cemetery, 6523 N. Hillside, Wichita. Memorials may be designated in his memory to Hospice Care of Kansas, Wichita. Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com