BUHLER - Ralph Eugene Casey, 83, died Jan. 13, 2013, at Pleasant View Home in Inman.

He was born Aug. 16, 1929, in Hutchinson, the son of Everett C. and Leora H. (Finnell) Casey.

A WWII veteran, Ralph served in the Army Air Corps from 1946-47. He retired from Rainbow Bakery and was an Evangelist Minister for the Pentecostal House of Prayer and Assembly of God. He was a member of the Local #245 Bakers Confectionary Union.

On Feb. 5, 1948, he married Minnie Sue Weathers in Hutchinson. She died July 13, 2009.

Survivors include: three sons, Ron Casey, Bob Casey, both of Hutchinson, Jimmy Casey and wife Tina of Burrton; a sister, Nadine McCue of South Hutchinson; nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Billy Casey; and a son, Steve Casey.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Jerry Stokely presiding. Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Ralph Casey Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson KS 67501.