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Ralph M Handren

August 10, 1925 — October 14, 2013

Ralph M. Handren, Jr., 88, passed away October 14, 2013. He was born on August 10, 1925 in Taunton, MA to the late Ralph M. Handren, Sr. and Martha (Sadler) Handren.

A veteran of both WWII and the Korean conflict, he received his engineering degree from the Univ. of Nebraska (1950). He worked as an engineer in the research and development of magnets primarily at Indiana General in Valparaiso, IN, and Arnold Engineering in Marengo, IL. Survived by his wife, Doris Vanecek Handren, they lived in Omaha, NE, Valparaiso, IN, Crystal Lake, IL and Carmel, IN.

Ralph is also survived by his daughters, Sharon (Brent) Harman, Debra (Rick) Barchard, Marcia (David) Boone; grandchildren, Mike (Sara) and John Barchard, David (Erica) Harman, Alex and Eric Boone; and great grandchildren, Emily, Jack and Colin Barchard.

Interment will be at the Columbarium at the First Congregational Church, Crystal Lake, IL.
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