Col. Ralph H. Vohs

Col. Ralph Herman Vohs, age 88 of Meadows of Dan passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 at Laurel Meadows Nursing Home in Laurel Fork. He was born on March 1, 1919 in Argentine, KS to the late Leo Herman Vohs and Hazel Marie Kaniper Vohs. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a son, Gary Ralph Vohs, and a sister, Gloria Irene Shultz. Col. Vohs served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and 29 years with the U.S. Army. He served in WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. During his service, Col. Vohs was awarded many decorations, medals, and badges, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit Award, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Senior Parachutist Badge, the WWII Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was a member of the Meadows of Dan Ruritan Club where he received the Tom Downing Award, was Treasurer of the Meadows of Dan Fire Department and VFW Post 8467, volunteered with the Patrick County School System; and was a member of the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard.
Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Leona M. Vohs of the home; a daughter in law, Judi Vohs of Spring Hill, FL; one son, Kim Leo Vohs of Denver, Colorado; three grandchildren, Kelley Vohs of Colorado Springs, CO, Kameron Vohs of Broomfield, CO, Sheryl Vohs of Alpharetta, GA; two great grandchildren; and one sister, Virginia Irene Christiansen of Vancouver, WA.
Funeral services will be held Sat. Dec. 8, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Michael Shockley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VFW Post 8467, c/o Roy McAlexander, 64 Blacksmith Road, Meadows of Dan, Virginia 24120, Meadows of Dan Ruritan Club, c/o Dean Crews, 9418 Squirrel Spur Road, Meadows of Dan, and the Meadows of Dan Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 830, Meadows of Dan. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.