Ralph Hassler Obituary (1952 - 2023)

Born May 22, 1952, Ralph Hassler attended Zion-benton High School in Zion, IL. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Ralph Hassler.

Graduation Year	Class of 1970
Date of Birth	May 22, 1952
Date of Passing	Sep 19, 2023
About	On the morning of December 19, 2023, Ralph Richard Hassler, 71, passed away at St James Hospital in Butte, MT surrounded by his family. Ralph was born in Minot, ND on May 22, 1952, to John Edward “Ed” Hassler and Lilly Huwe Hassler. He grew up in Zion, Illinois and enlisted in the Army shortly after graduation. He proudly served in the Army from 1972 to 1975. Years later, Ralph met the love of his life, Suzanne, whom he married in 1993. Ralph and Suzanne shared many interests and enjoyed one another’s company constantly. Their love for the open country and mountainous areas brought them from Mundelein, IL to Helena, MT in 1994 and later to Butte, MT in 2013. Ralph had a deep faith in God that was visible through his generosity both in the giving of his time and his talents. Although Ralph’s career path was cut short by a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 1989, Ralph used this opportunity to draw closer to God and give back to others. Despite the physical limitations caused by MS, Ralph considered MS a blessing knowing that it gave him the opportunity to serve his family, friends and his community. Displaying a great deal of patience and compassion, Ralph volunteered in many capacities. He assisted numerous veterans with rides to various activities, accompanied friends to appointments, and sat patiently with others suffering with MS, but his favorite volunteer position was as a sound technician for the churches he devoted himself to throughout the years in the communities in which he lived. When physical limitations prevented Ralph from serving any longer, he still held steadfast to his beliefs by faithfully attending church and sharing his faith with his family and friends. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Lilly; his brothers, Darold and Lowell Hassler; and his niece, Darla Hassler. Ralph is survived by his wife, Suzanne; son, Michael (Colleen) Allen of Helena, MT; daughter, Emily (Joe) Warren of Butte, MT; brother, Wayne (Peggy) Hassler of Mansfield, TX; sister-in-law, Naomi Hassler of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Megan (Justin) Lewis, Ryan (Sammy) Casey, Michaela Allen, Nikita McKitrick, Alison Warren (Riley Richardson), Katelyn Warren, Lauren Warren, Reagan Warren, and Bowen Warren; great-grandchildren, Bryson, Chase, Walker, Ryker, Avery and Noelle; along with numerous extended family.