Ralph A. Soderbloom

Ralph A. Soderbloom, age 84 of Iron River, MI, died Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. Born: May 7, 1926 in Stambaugh, MI The son of the late Carl and Emily (Anderson) Soderbloom attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating in 1944. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the European African Middle Eastern Theater and was awarded three bronze battle stars. He was employed as a miner by M.A. Hanna Mining Company for many years, and after retirement worked as a contractor. Ralph married the former Lorraine Wernholm on September 25, 1948 in Iron River and the couple made their home in Iron River. They celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in 1998. Lorraine preceded him in death on August 9, 2000. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Iron River and was a former Deacon and choir member of the church. He was also a member of the VFW Ottawa Post 3134. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, and playing cribbage. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by three daughters; Tess Davis of Springfield, OH Patti (Tom) Leonoff of Delavan, WI Lori (Steve) Osborne of Bedford, TX Three brothers; Vernon (Mildred) Soderbloom of Iron River Dale (Sandy) Soderbloom of Saulk Village, IL Robert (Kathy) Soderbloom of Stoughton, WI Seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren Nieces, nephews and extended family He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin and Carl and two sisters, Eunice and Ingrid. Visitation: Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River Funeral Service: Friday, May 14, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Iron River, with Rev. Dawn Treado Green to officiate. Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River The West Side Veterans will accord military rites. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ralph A. Soderbloom, please visit our flower store.