Ralph D. Huffstickler, 65, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Services will be private.
Ralph was born May 23, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, son of the late Ralph and Dorothy Jean Huffstickler.
He was a U.S. Marine veteran and received many awards for his distinguished service. Ralph received the Award of Life Saving Act, Public Service Award, Expert Marksmanship Award, many commendations and multiple certificates of appreciation and a Certificate of Appreciation from Pope John Paul II.
Surviving is his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Mary Huffstickler; oldest son, Jacob Huffstickler and wife Katie and their daughter, Delia; daughter, Corey Carlson and husband James and their children, Jace and Paisley; youngest son, Matthew Huffstickler and wife Brittany and their baby on the way, Miles; sister, Teresa Reed and husband Jim; nieces, Michelle Reed and Jenna Lowery; and great-nephew, Joseph Lowery. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Cindy Lowery.
I want to give my deepest sorry huff was a good friend of mine I’m going to miss him and again I’m very sorry
I worked with Mr. Huffsticler at Marsteller Middle School. He and I always came in early and stayed late. We had pleasant conversations before and after school.
Mr. Huffsticler was in charge of room, filing cabinet, and desk keys (one of his many responsibilities). I was often moved to different rooms. Mr. Huffsticler would patiently assign me the proper keys. Finally I was moved to an office with a huge administrative desk. Mr. Huffsticler spent considerable time under the desk trying to read the number on the drawer lock. He finally found it and and issued me the desk key. That was one of the many kind things he did for me while he was at Marsteller.
I will fondly remember him, his kindness, and our conversations.
I was saddened to hear of “Huff’s” passing. We were classmates at Gar-Field High School, Class of 1976. I’m so proud of the honorable life he led and thankful for his service to our Country. RIP, my friend. I will see you on the other side.