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Ralph Buis, 77, of Greencastle

Ralph Buis, 77, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Born June 25, 1946 in Belle Union the son of Arthur Freeman “Windy” and Myrtle (Osborn) Buis.

Ralph retired from Navistar (International Harvester) in Indianapolis, where he had worked for 30 years. He was a loyal Moose Lodge member for several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Douglas Buis; brothers, Virgil, Charles Walter “Jaybird”, and Gerald Buis; and sister, Norris Sears.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 59 years, Phyllis (Price) Buis; sons, Phillip (Jennifer) Buis and Joseph Buis; brothers, Kenny Buis and Art Buis; sisters, Nora Miller and Carolyn Bemis; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Ralph at the Moose Lodge, 212 W. Franklin St. Greencastle at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ralph to Moose International 155 N. International Road Mooseheart, IL 60539.

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