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Ralph Eugene Jess, 69, of Piqua, passed away peacefully at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Buckeye Forest at Piqua. He was born March 25, 1956 in Miami County to the late Vernon L. and Patricia E. (Nickedemus) Jess.
Survivors include a brother, Kenneth (Malia) Jess of Piqua; two sisters, Dixie (Chuck) Vanchure of Troy and Brenda Flaharty of Troy and best friend, Rick Flaharty. He was preceded in death by brother, Jerry Jess.
Ralph retired from F & P America Manufacturing working as an assembler. He also worked for Forest Products Inc for over 20 years. Ralph enjoyed watching TV especially westerns. He liked taking trips and spending time with his family.
A service will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are being provided to the family through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
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American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123
Web: http://www.cancer.org/