Ralph Fusselman

February 16, 1925 - January 5, 2020

Ralph Clifford Fusselman, the son of Homer Cloid and Estella Mae (Stoner) Fusselman was born Feb. 16, 1925 In Bridgewater, IA. He grew up and attended school in Bridgewater. On June 6, 1951 Ralph was united in marriage to Darlene Cross in Jackson, MN. To this union three children were born, Clifford, Debbra and Thomas. They raised their family in Atlantic. Ralph worked at Walnut Grove and Lamberty Radiator, both in Atlantic. Ralph and Darlene then moved to Corning where he opened his own business, Fusselman Radiator Shop. Ralph enjoyed tinkering on the farm and at the shop. His dog was a constant companion. Ralph also enjoyed relaxing while watching old westerns. Each year he always handed out a "Corn Squeezins" or "Back Forty" calendar with his business name on them. Ralph moved to Allen Place in Atlantic in 2018. On Jan. 5, 2020 Ralph passed away at Allen Place. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings Glen Fusselman, Earl Fusselman, Vera Griffin and Hazel Johnson; his wife Darlene; his son Clifford Fusselman and his daughter Debbra Fusselman-Vaughn. He is survived by his son Tom (Pam) Fusselman; grandchildren Shane (Denise Magnuson) Fusselman, Rebecca Alysyn Merrill, Andrea Vaughn, Trista(Ryan) McLaughlin, Jason (Bre Pauley) Fusselman, Dustin (Carol) Fusselman; great grand children Shane Fusselman Jr., Dawson Fusselman, Dawn Fusselman, Partrick Merrill, Brandon Merrill, Jocelyn Vaughn, Gabriel Vaughn, Cassidi Fusselman, Jessica Throlson, Emily Throlson, Joseph Buck; great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity close to your heart.