Ralph at about 9 yrs.

Myrtle, Ralph, Alberta, and Juanita in Front.  Arthur, Sadie and M.A. in Back

Ralph ran Whisler's Welding, a Low Point, IL. hangout for area residents. He had a reputation for quality work and was called on for many fabrication projects, where a high degree of skill and practical imagination was necessary. Many stories and much history was shared at the little station next to his welding shop. R was a sheriff's deputy and local politician serving as Cazenovia Township Supervisor and did much for the public good during his time in office. He was much appreciated for his fair thinking and his sense of humor. He undertook the preservation and support of the Old LowPoint Bethel Cemetary, where he was laid to rest, on a nob that overlooks his welding shop.

m. Joyce Lorene Wiley

Lester LeRoy Whisler, Dorothy Lynne Whisler, Mary Linda Whisler, Anne Marie Loretta Whisler

Joyce Wiley was the daughter of Erma and Harold Wiley, Erma's family were central figures in the Panther Creek Church of the Brethren, and share a similar background to the Whislers.Most on that side of the family were ministers or elders of the Brethren Church.

A lot of family time was spent visiting Colorado, which was probably Dad's favorite spot.

Siblings

Myrtle Loretta Whisler Kenyon b. 1911 Harry Arthur Whisler b. 1913, Juanita MarieWhisler b.1914, Savilla Alberta Whisler Christ b.1924

Link to School chums

Ralph with youngest Whisler Uncles, Ivo and Ross.

Ross about Politics. =)

The Deahl Cousins were some of his favorite people in the world.

Ralph takes aim in his late teens

Ralph & Joyce showing off Dorothy to Grandma Sadie

Ralph and Family

Joyce, Anne, Dorothy, and Mary in Front. Ralph and Les in Back.

Ralph, Joyce and Lester Lee visiting Grandpa Whisler's Farm