Ralph Frahm

Frankenmuth, MI

Passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at his home; age 86 years.  Ralph was born on August 15, 1932 in Frankenmuth, MI to the late Elmer and Frances Frahm.  He honorably served in the U.S. Army. Ralph was married to Marilyn Cusick on June 15, 1957; She survives him. He farmed with his family until 1978 and then worked in the agricultural lending field for Federal Land Bank and PNC Bank until his retirement. Ralph was involved in the Saginaw County Fair all his life, including 49 years in leadership roles.

Ralph was involved in many local, regional and national organizations, including 4-H,  Michigan Milk Producers Assn., Michigan Sugar Beet Growers, Dairy Herd Improvement Assn., Saginaw County Board of Commissioners, and Blumfield Township Clerk.

Ralph took great joy in quality dairy cattle of all breeds, and in teaching his sons and grandchildren how to evaluate and judge them. He coached his sons in dairy judging competitions. He spent many years showing Guernsey and Brown Swiss cattle at local, state, national and international competitions.

Surviving besides his wife Marilyn of 62 years are: 3 sons, Ross Frahm of Dorr, MI,  Jeff (Karen) Frahm of Frankenmuth MI, Eric (Teresa Crook) Frahm of Frankenmuth, MI, 7 grandchildren; Nate (Amber) Frahm, Kylie Frahm, Amy (Joe) Popek, Pat Frahm, TJ Frahm, Bryce Frahm, Lance Frahm (fiancé Alexana Steck) and nieces and nephews.

Ralph will be missed by many, but he will live on in our hearts and memories forever.

Ralph was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Frahm and a sister, Lillian Ueltschi.

A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin Street.  Ralph's family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday, July 8, 2019 from 2:00 PM till 8:00 PM and on Tuesday from 10:00 AM till 11:00 AM.  According to Ralph's wishes, cremation has taken place.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Saginaw Valley Agricultural Association, Saginaw City Rescue Mission or Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship.