Ralph P. Wyatt
February 27, 1927 ~ March 4, 2024
Born in:
Bessemer , AL
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Ralph Perry Wyatt, a dedicated and beloved member of the Weirton community, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the age of 97.
Ralph was born on February 27, 1927, in Bessemer, Alabama, the son of the late Malcolm D. Wyatt and Mary E. Carreker Wyatt McWilliam. With a career spanning 38 1/2 years, Mr. Wyatt contributed significantly as a Weirtec mechanical supervisor for Weirton Steel.
A man of faith, Ralph was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Weirton. He was also an active participant in various organizations, including the AF and AM Lodge 22 in New Cumberland, the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, the Weirton Marina, Colliers Sportsman’s Club, American Legion Post 10, and VFW Post 2716. Notably, he served as the exalted ruler of the former BPOE 1801 from April 1, 1993, until March 31, 1994.
Ralph’s commitment extended to the United States Navy, where he valiantly served during World War II.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Martha Louise Guerin Wyatt November 2, 2012.
Ralph is survived by his two daughters, Marguerite L. Davis and Patricia Ann Hvizdak. His legacy continues through his four grandchildren: Amber and Chad Thornburg, Denitra and Saleem Nizami, Lee Ann and Justin Porter, and John Hvizdak. Additionally, he leaves behind eight great-grandchildren.
In the later years of his life, Ralph found joy and companionship in his life’s second journey with Elizabeth “Betty” Chappell, his second love. Together, they created countless memories that added richness to their lives.
Visitation will be 9 AM until 11 AM Thursday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM.
Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens with military services conducted by the United States Navy and the American Legion Post 10 as well as the AF & AM New Cumberland Lodge 22 will conduct the Masonic Services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Homewood Avenue Weirton, WV 26062.
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Services
Visitation: March 7, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-3219
www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral: March 7, 2024 11:00 am
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-3219
www.grecohertnick.com
Have so many wonderful memories!
Fair winds and following seas Mr. Wyatt.
A life well lived by an amazing WW2 Veteran. RIP Ralph.
i would like to extend my condolences to the wyatt family on ralphs passing will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers
i grew up next door to ralph. he had a very positive influance on my life. he taught me how to water ski. i would help him do jobs around his house and during those times he would give me advice. He told me when you do a job do it the best you can, if you don’t know ask. he once said i rather give instructions then fix mistakes. i joined the navy cause he did and it changed my life. everytime i came back to weirton i would make it a point go see ralph. thank so much ralph for the lessons you taught me. david 360 440 6411
A gentleman and a class act through and through. May you rest in peace, Sir. My thoughts and deepest condolences to his family. I was blessed to have known him.
My deepest condolences to the family who I know lost their matriarch….
So thankful he was brought to our lives the past 10+ years.
Worked with Ralph in the machine shot for many years .Great boss
Worked with Ralph in the machine shop for many years .Great boss
Our sincere condolences to the family for a wonderful man with so much character and dignity. RIP Ralph.
Condolences to Family and Friends. Mr. Wyatt was a nice man…lots of memories from growing up in the church with him.
RIP
I am saddened to see that Ralph has passed away. I am just seeing this now or I would’ve been at the service today. Ralph was my dad were very close all their lives. They were in each other’s weddings. Ralph was also a customer at my insurance agency and we shared many wonderful stories of him and my dad. Ralph was a character. And I was happy to see he found his 2nd love. I’d see them out of about here and there. I know Ralph and my dad are having some good times right about how. I will miss you, Ralph. 🙏🏼🕊️💙🕊️🙏🏼
You father worked with my dad, Bill Dalrymple at MUD/Weirtec. I met him a few times as a boy when my dad would let me roam the shop on occasion. My dad had great respect for your father, I heard his name mentioned many times when he talked about work. My dad passed back in 2020. He still had stuff from his Weirtec days. It was truly a unique place to work. It was sad how it was taken down. By that time I worked across the road at Crown, Cork & Seal. It was an end of an era. Your dad had a big part in some important projects that are still in use somewhere in the world even today. A life well lived. My condolences, David Dalrymple
Just saw that your dad has left this world. Such a sweet ,good man. Prayers and love.