Ralph Chester Purdue, Jr. 89 of Indianapolis passed away February 25, 2020.  He was born in Indianapolis to the late Ralph and Clara Purdue.  Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Mary Purdue; children Karen Stillabower, Greg (Rita) Purdue, Sharon (Tim ) Todd, Robert (Melanie) Purdue, Cathy (Tom) Ginder, Scott (Hope) Purdue, and Kevin (LeeAnne) Purdue; 23 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his son in law Gary Stillabower.

Ralph was a Car Salesman and was a Navy veteran. He lived in St. Petersburg, FL for 20 years for 1988-2008.

A celebration of Ralph's life will be held Saturday March 7 ^th from 2:00-4:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 1977 S. State Rd. 135 Greenwood, IN followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 5635 W. 96 ^th St. Suite 100, Indianapolis IN 46278 or the American Heart Association 6500 Technology Center Dr. Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278

Condolences may be left at www.forestlawncemetery-fh.com