Ralph Edgar Thompson, age 97 of Minerva, passed away at Minerva Healthcare & Rehabilitation on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Ralph was born in Cadiz Ohio on December 22, 1922, a son of the late Robert Addison and Lucy (Millhorn) Bell.

Ralph is survived by their daughter, Delores (John) Lutz of North Canton; son, Tom Earley of Canton; daughter, Peggy (Horst) Benz of Warren; granddaughter, Rachelle (John) Guntrip of England; grandson, Chad (Cynthia) Wensel of North Canton; great-grandsons: Cameron Wensel, Carter Wensel, and Chase Wensel.

His wishes were to be cremated. There are no services.