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IN MEMORIAM

Ralph 'Red' Osterhoudt, 73;

Owned Parkview Liquors

"Red" Osterhoudt

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Following a courageous 13-year journey with cancer, Ralph "Red" Osterhoudt passed from this life on April 4, 2018, at Albany Medical Center with his wife Sheila, son, Cory and sister, Janice, at his bedside.

In recent days, Ralph enjoyed being with family, extended family and friends celebrating his grandson Jack's fourth birthday, his own 73rd April Fool's/Easter birthday, a birthday brunch and visits from many family members and friends bringing him love support and best wishes.

Ralph was the first born of Bessie Stoddard Osterhoudt and Ralph Hopkins Osterhoudt. He was raised with two brothers, Ron and Chuck and one sister, Janice Misencik.

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