Swanger, Ralph Edward, 77, passed away Wednesday November 13, 2013 at St’s Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Frank Steele & Adeline Edmunda (Grodecky) Swanger. Ralph was a retired Truck Driver for St. Joe Paper Container and former Owner/Operator of Ralph’s Bar & Grill on Cane Run Rd. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Ralph was preceded in death by his Loving Wife of 53 years, Peggy K. (Wray) Swanger and his Parents. Survivors include his children: Robin K. Hardesty (Mike) and Frankie J. Swanger (Leann); 6 Grandchildren: Stephanie McGowan (Tyler), John Hardesty (Krista), Shawn Hardesty, Cody Swanger, Krysta Bryant & Sammy Hunter; 2 Great Grandchildren: Rylen & Marlee; a Brother: Dennis Paul Swanger (Kathy); a Nephew: Todd Swanger (Cathy); a Niece: Jill Parker (Drew) and 2 Great Nieces: Haley & Whitney. Funeral Services will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy. Visitation will be Friday 2 – 8 PM. “HE WAS AN AVID U of K BASKETBALL and CLEVELAND BROWN FAN”