Ralph E. Rannacher, 94, passed away on December 28, 2022, at his son's house with family by his side.

Ralph was born on July 20, 1928, in Manchester, NH. He recently resided in Moultonborough, NH and Fort Pierce, FL. Ralph was a past general manager of Standard Hardware Distributors of Merrimack, NH.

He married his high school sweetheart, Beverly (Mehlhorn) who passed away on January 8, 1994. They raised two children, Steve and Linda.

Ralph was an avid hunter and fisherman during his earlier years and prior to retirement, he started playing golf. Upon retirement, Ralph golfed at Wakewan Golf Club in Meredith, NH for many years. He "worked" as a ranger and starter at the club and continued golfing throughout the summer prior to his passing and forged long lasting friendships with his 'Wakewan family".

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, sister Eileen (Rannacher) Norton and his loving wife, Beverly.

Survivors include his two children, Steve Rannacher and wife, Deborah, and daughter, Linda Allen and husband, John. Ralph had four grandchildren: Amber, Sarah. Taylor and Cory, along with their spouses. He had six great grandchildren: Patrick, Clara, Lucas, Emerie, Freya and Deaken. He adored his extended family which included several nieces and nephews.

A private family celebration of life will be held during the summer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to NH Fish and Game Dept., Attn: Tanya Haskell, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301. (Please reference hunting and fishing programs.)