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Ralph C. Weber

November 8, 2025
Kalamazoo, MI

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Age 85 of Kalamazoo went to be with the Lord on Saturday night, November 8, 2025. Ralph was born in Flint, MI, on February 20, 1940, the son of Carl and Mollie (Kihn) Weber. On July 20, 1963, he married Bethany Taylor who preceded him in death in 2016. Ralph was a long-time employee of General Motors and retired as the manager of their past records. In his spare-time he enjoyed golfing, bowling and woodworking. He and Bethany were founding members of Calvary Bible Church in Mt. Morris before moving to Kalamazoo. Here, he was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Kalamazoo, where he ushered and helped with the Wednesday night dinners. In their retirement, he and Bethany enjoyed volunteering for Sower, a RV camp ministry. He loved spending time with his family. Ralph is survived by his children, Colleen (Scott) Befus, Annette (Jon) Glass and Daniel (Samantha) Weber; grandchildren, Austen (Jennifer) Befus, Brandon (Mercedes) Befus, Cameron (Kendal Hall) Befus, Audrey (Jeremy) Booher, Madison (Jacen) Millette, Zachary Weber, Jacob Weber; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. Besides his wife, Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Dorothy (Leonard) Constance. A Service in Witness to Ralph's Life and Faith will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church Chapel, 855 S. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo. Please use door D. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Ralph will be laid to rest next to Bethany at Flint Memorial Park. Contributions in memory of Ralph may be made to Calvary Bible Church, in c/o the funeral home. Friends may leave a condolence message for the family at www.joldersma-klein.com.