Ralph F. Levezow

Ralph F. Levezow, age 90, Manawa, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. He was born on April 9, 1928 in Stephensville, son of the late Lloyd Sr. and Lillian (Ely) Levezow. On April 7, 1948, Ralph was united in marriage to Margaret Schilling; she preceded him in death in 1992. Together they lived and farmed in the Manawa area his entire life. Ralph also worked at Midwest Livestock for many years. He was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manawa. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, playing bingo and cards. He especially enjoyed time spent with his family.

Ralph is survived by his children: Sue (Ed) Murrow, Manawa; Mike (Sandy) Levezow, Royalton; Paul Levezow, Greenville; Brian (June) Levezow; Manawa; Kevin (Kristy) Levezow, Manawa; two brothers, Lloyd Jr. (Merideth) Levezow, Oregon and Bill Levezow, Manawa; son in-law, Wally Surma, Manawa and daughter in-law, Cindy Levezow, Manawa. He is further survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Kathy Surma; son Mark Levezow; two sisters, Yvonne and Karen Levezow and a sister in-law Jean Levezow.

The Funeral Mass for Ralph will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manawa with Fr. Xavier Santiago officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Manawa from 4-7 p.m. and also on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.