Ralph Martin Tidball, Jr.
October 14, 1924 - May 31, 2016
Raleigh
Ralph Martin Tidball, Jr., passed away quietly at home on May 31, 2016, at 91 years of age. He was born the eldest of three brothers on October 14, 1924 in Waukesha, WI to the late Ralph and Olga (Petersen) Tidball.
Ralph served his country in the US Navy during WW II. After the war, he earned degrees in engineering at Montana State, and began a career with IBM, lasting for 49 years. He kept very physically active and socially engaged throughout his retirement. He especially appreciated his long-time friendships with fellow retirees from IBM and friends from his handball games and workouts at his gym.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Evelyn; two daughters, Sharon Margrave and Denise Plachcinski; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren and his brother, Eugene. Predeceased loved ones include his brother Lloyd; his son, Ralph Bryan Tidball; and a grandson, Joey Plachcinski among others.
Ralph Tidball had a very long and active life, full of people he loved and who loved him. A Celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh NC 27609.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Brown Wynne.com
Published in The News & Observer on June 5, 2016