Updated: Obituary for Paul D. Ralston

*Updated 7/12/25 @12pm to include corrected memorial service date of Friday, July 18, 2025*

Paul D. Ralston, age 73 of Forest, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on September 19, 1951, to Dudley and Jean (Keil) Ralston and they preceded him in death.

Left to cherish his memory includes sister: Dorcas Ralston of Forest; and several cousins. He is preceded in death by brother Richard Dudley (Kathy, living) Ralston.

Paul was a custodian at Riverdale School for over 35 years. He was a past member of Shriner’s, a member of the Masonic Temple in Forest, he was also a Little League Umpire. He was very passionate about sports and was on the board of Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame.

A memorial service will be held at 12 pm on Friday, July 18, 2025, at SCHINDEWOLF-STOUT-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Kenton with Pastor Steve Hess officiating. Funeral visitation will be held from 10-12pm prior to the service.

Memorial donations may be made to Cancer Research, or a book may be donated to the Forest Library in Paul’s honor.

Condolences may be expressed online at stoutcrates.com.