Linda L. Ralston

Linda L. Ralston, 71, of Van Wert, passed away 5:56 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born December 9, 1946, in Van Wert, the daughter of Robert E. and Lillian M. (Wagoner) Eversole, who both preceded her in death.

A 1965 graduate of Van Wert High School, Linda went on to marry the love of her life, Wendel L. Ralston, who survives. She was a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church and was self-employed cleaning homes before working in the jewelry department at Walmart.

Linda enjoyed being a Campfire leader, where she earned “Leader of the Year” honors. She also gave freely of her time, volunteering for the Crochet Club at Calvary Evangelical Church. She loved to travel the U.S. with Wendel in their fifth-wheel and staying at their Michigan trailer.

In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, David (Shellie) Ralston of Wren; one daughter, Lori Ralston of Indianapolis, Indiana; a sister, Cheryll (Robert) Tangeman of Van Wert; and her grandchildren, Alli and Avery Delbridge.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 15, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14, and an hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers and memorial gifts, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association.

Condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.