Ralph Hittle 1927-2019

Ralph Lawrence Hittle, 91, Colorado Springs, Colo., died Monday, Oct. 14, 2019.

He was born Nov. 3, 1927, in Lovilia, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Myrtle Hittle. He was raised in Goff before moving to Sabetha.

Mr. Hittle joined the Merchant Marines at the age of 17 and went on to join the U.S. Air Force in 1948. He was stationed at Peterson AFT and retired from the Air Force in 1968. He went on to work at the United States Air Force Academy until his second retirement in 1982.

He married Esta Alice Ira. They divorced. She preceded him in death, as did his parents; brothers Harold, Richard (Dick) and Ronald (Ronnie); and sisters Dorothy and Marilyn.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Alexander; a son, Alan Hittle and wife Kim; four grandchildren, Amber Hittle-Putra, Mallorie Hittle, Brock Hittle and Christopher Mutka; and a sister, Kathryn (Kay) Bottom.

No services are planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Silver Key Food Pantry, 1605 S. Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916.

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