Ralph Bucher

PADUCAH, Ky. -- Ralph Andrew Bucher, 52, of Paducah died Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Baptist Health-Paducah.

Ralph worked for Erb Equipment Co. in sales and management.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Sue Babb Bucher; children, Morgan Ashley Bucher of Orlando, Florida, and Jordan Andrew Bucher of Paducah; sisters Joyce Marie Seyer and Maryann Rose Garvey, both of Jackson; brothers Wilfred Bucher of Oran, Missouri, Frank Bucher of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, and Denis Bucher of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Leon Bucher and Lena Clara Compas Bucher; and one brother, James Bucher.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home, with prayers beginning at 7 p.m.

A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, with the Rev. Bruce McCarty officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Cassidy's Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy, 6075 Clinton Road, Paducah, KY 42001.