Ralph J. Wirtel

Ralph Wirtel, 96, of North Little Rock, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014. He was born in St. Louis, Mo. to the late Joe and Josephine Handel Wirtel. Ralph was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Rosalyn. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and co-owner of Twin City Electric Company with his brother-in-law, Jack Morgan. He is survived by daughters, JoAnn Finefield (Bill), Marilyn Guilliams (Richard), Sheila Stringfellow (Benny), Sherry Lippiatt (Mark) and seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. All who knew him will remember his wonderful smile and sense of humor. In Ralph's memory always remember "Please Pay It Forward".. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400). Graveside service at 9 a.m., Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.