Ralph Elbern Landes Obituary (1937

Ralph Elbern Landes, 86, a resident of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at his home. Mr. Landes was born on March 15, 1937 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Rhodes Beery and Esther Larue Burkholder Landes. He was a dairy and turkey farmer for many years and also drove feed and fertilizer trucks. In his spare time, he loved riding his motorcycle, antique tractors, spending time outdoors, and taking great pride in his yard. Mr. Landes enjoyed music and played guitar and fiddle. He was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church. On May 19, 1961, he married Evelyn Ruth Good Landes who survives. Also surviving are his children, Rhonda Heatwole and husband Leroy of Elkton, Darrell Landes and wife Crystal of Dayton; sister, Leta Horst and husband Amos of Harrisonburg; grandchildren, Brandon Heatwole, Aimee Shelley, Melodee Madden, Carmel Eash, Brian Heatwole, Annie Landis, Marla Peachey, Jesse Landes, Katie Landes, Serena Jones, Jenna Landes; and fifteen great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Landes was preceded in death by a daughter, Ramona Berens; and a brother, Lowell Landes. Davey Showalter, Robert Showalter, and Jonathan Burkholder will conduct a funeral service on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Bank Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, PO Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Bank Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.