Ralph W. Crook age 79, of Highland, IN passed on February 24, 2020. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Gloria Crook; daughter, Kimberly Lewis of Monon, IN; four grandchildren, Joshua(Amanda)Kitchen, Logan Babbitt, Andrew Estrada, Mercedes(Derrick)Grant; five great grandchildren, brother, Joseph(Joyce)Crook, sisters, Beverly(late,Frank)Edmonds; Patsy(late,Jim)Hoelzeman; Dotty(late,Eddie)Loudermilk; Sharon(late,Paul)Powers and several nieces, nephews and cousins  He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Stephanie Babbitt; parents, Hume and Nellie Crook; brother, William Crook and sister, Hope (late, Al)Blair.

Ralph was born and raised in Hammond and graduated from Hammond Tech High School. He retired from Ford Motor Company, in Hegewisch, IL; with 30 years of service. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1258 in Schererville, IN and served as past Governor and Fellow. He enjoyed golf and coaching his daughter's softball teams. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are appreciated.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory , 14 Kennedy Ave. Schererville, IN 46375 at 5:00 pm.  Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home from 2:00 PM until the time of service at 5:00 PM. Solanpruzinfuneralhome.com