Ralph H. Stotenbur
– June 16, 2011
</span><br />Ralph Hendricks Stotenbur, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away on June 16, 2011, at the age of 97 at his home at the Sun City Senior Living assisted living facility. He is survived by two daughters: Sarah (David) Morse of Sun City Center and the Rev. Elaine White of Madison, NY; four grandchildren: Martin White, Karen Morse, Danae Eck, and Diane Daly; and seven great grandchildren: Tyler, Sean, Terrance, Miles, Anna, Aaron, and Hazel. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris, and his sister, Jean Stilwell.</p>
<p>Born in Montour Falls, NY, Ralph graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, and went to work for the General Electric Company in Pittsfield, MA, where he met and married Doris Hunt. They returned to Montour Falls to live in 1949 where he worked for Shepard Niles. After retirement, they spent the winters in Bradenton, FL, and eventually moved to Florida permanently. They moved to Sun City Center in 2004.</p>
<p>In Montour Falls Ralph was active in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the Boy Scouts, the ambulance squad, and the Masons. He had many hobbies including skiing, square dancing, and traveling, and was much loved by friends and family. In Florida his activities included shuffleboard, swimming, dancing, and volunteering for the Salvation Army and Meals on Wheels.</p>
<p>A memorial service will be held in Montour Falls at a date to be determined and his ashes will be interred in the cemetery there. Donations may be made in his name to the United Community Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association.</p>
<p>Born in Montour Falls, NY, Ralph graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, and went to work for the General Electric Company in Pittsfield, MA, where he met and married Doris Hunt. They returned to Montour Falls to live in 1949 where he worked for Shepard Niles. After retirement, they spent the winters in Bradenton, FL, and eventually moved to Florida permanently. They moved to Sun City Center in 2004.</p>
<p>In Montour Falls Ralph was active in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the Boy Scouts, the ambulance squad, and the Masons. He had many hobbies including skiing, square dancing, and traveling, and was much loved by friends and family. In Florida his activities included shuffleboard, swimming, dancing, and volunteering for the Salvation Army and Meals on Wheels.</p>
<p>A memorial service will be held in Montour Falls at a date to be determined and his ashes will be interred in the cemetery there. Donations may be made in his name to the United Community Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association.</p>