Ralph V. Fleak Jr.

03/10/1944 - 10/18/2023

Ralph graduated from St. Bernard-Elmwood Place High School in 1962. He served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Electronics Engineer during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, Ralph began working for the city of St. Bernard Service Department. Ralph was a member of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio - Norwood Lodge 576, and the Valley of Cincinnati Scottish Rite. After retiring, Ralph moved to Florida in 1997 and began working at Walt Disney World in 2013. He was still currently working in Animal Kingdom at Finding Nemo the Musical. Ralph was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals fan. Ralph will forever be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor.

Ralph was the beloved husband of Candace Fleak for 53 years. Ralph was the loving father of Marc Fleak and daughter-in-law Amy Fleak. He was the proud papaw of 4 grandchildren - Kile, Gabrielle, Sydney, and Trevor. Ralph is survived by sisters Judy Newberry and Michelle Vance, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law. Grumpy Gills leaves behind many great friends and coworkers.

Services will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 806 W. Minneola Avenue, Clermont, Florida 34711, on October 23, 2023, from 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Ralph's honor.

Services will be held in Ohio for family and friends at a later date.