Ralph S. Westgate, 93, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson, KS.

Ralph was born June 16, 1929 in San Fernando, CA to William Penn and Minnie Cora (Cohen) Westgate. He graduated from San Fernando High School and in 1950, Ralph enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1954.  On July 2, 1955, Ralph married Mary G. Pfannestiel in Venice, CA. Ralph and Mary had two children; Mary and Lisa.  Ralph worked for Boeing as a program manager and retired in 1999.  He also worked as a real estate broker in California and for Coldwell Banker in Hutchinson.  He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Hutchinson.

Ralph is survived by his daughters, Mary and husband Ron Gentry of Yorba Linda, CA and Lisa Hoskins and her fiancé Roger Avery of Hutchinson, KS; two grandchildren, Candice and Chris Florence; and one great grandchild, Layla Hershberger.

He is preceded by his parents; wife, Mary; two brothers; and a sister.

A funeral liturgy will be held at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30 ^th Ave, Hutchinson, KS on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard.  Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.