Ralph Wikle

Ralph Chase Wikle, 88, of Casa Grande died on Oct. 16, 2012, at Hospice of the Valley Ryan House in Phoenix.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel. The funeral there will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
Mr. Wikle was born on Oct. 10, 1924, in McAlister, N.M., and was a son of Charlie L. Wikle and Rose M. Chase. He was a truck driver, was devoted to his family and enjoyed his neighbors. He had many talents and could fix about anything. He was known for his integrity, honesty, pride and sense of humor.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry Wikle of Amarillo, Texas, Robert E. Petit of Arizona City and Ricky D. Stephenson of Marana; a daughter, Ursula DeLeon of San Jose, Calif.; two sisters, Etta Wikle of Lubbock, Texas, and Emma Wikle of Branson, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose M.; a daughter, Ruth Wikle; three brothers, Charles, Roy and John Wikle; and three sisters, Anna May, Bessie and Minnie Wikle.