Ralph E. Little

CADILLAC - Ralph E. Little of Cadillac died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006 at Cadillac Mercy Hospital. He was 69.

He was born March 10, 1936 in Cadillac to Earl and Nellie (Bigger) Little. He married Sandra Wetherell May 6, 1989 in Cadillac.

Mr. Little worked for Cris-Craft in Holland for 13 years and then for Woodmatic in Holland before retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Cadillac and served in the U.S. Army. He loved his dog, Sophie, loved playing cards, spending time with family and family picnics. He also enjoyed bingo, fishing and hunting.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra “Sandy” Little of Cadillac; sister, Loretta Jean Holmquist of Cadillac; several nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Joseph Edwin Little.

Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Robert Keeler, elder, officiating. Burial will be in North Park Cemetery in Luther.

Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac.