Ralph J. Althouse

Ralph J. Althouse Jr., 92, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, exactly one hundred days after the passing of his beloved wife, Theresa (Winkler) Althouse. Married in 1955, they had shared 68 years together on earth and are reunited now.

Born in Emmaus, Ralph was the son of the late Ralph J. Althouse Sr. and Katherine (Beidler) Althouse. He was a proud graduate of Emmaus High School (Class of 1949). He graduated Muhlenberg College, playing on the basketball team, before being called to serve in the Army and stationed in Korea. On his return, Ralph continued his education, receiving his JD from Georgetown University in 1958. He practiced law in Allentown before moving his family to Reading in 1961. He joined Bingaman Hess as a partner in 1970 and practiced with the firm until his retirement in 1993. Proud of his profession, Ralph served a term as president of the Berks County Bar Association and was also active in the Pennsylvania State Bar Association, serving as zone governor for the region.

Ralph is survived by son, Kurt Althouse (Allison) of Wyomissing; daughter, Terri Ness (Bob Murray) of Reading; grandchildren: Andrew Althouse (Meghan), Daniel Althouse (Amber), Katie Ledwith (Drew), Jamie Drenning (Zachary), Tyler Conway (Nathan) and Craig Ness; eleven great grandchildren, and another due very shortly.

The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611. Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army at www.salvationarmyusa.org.

Condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.