Ralph J. Lotka, age 88, of Dresher, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on July 6, 2025.

Ralph was born in Philadelphia.  He graduated from Simon Gratz High School in 1958.  He was the beloved son of the late Ralph and Catherine (nee Keefe) Lotka.  Ralph was a devoted husband for 41 years to Linda, with whom he shared a life of partnership and joy.  He spent his career in outside sales, where he was known for his reliability, charm, and dedication.

Ralph was known for his kindness, passion for creativity and art, his vibrant sense of humor, horses, and cheesesteaks.  He was best known as being a friend to all, and all were friends to him.

Ralph was a proud and loving father to Laraine Schumacher, Christine Koons, Carolyn Anskis, and Heather Pelaez, who will carry forward his strength, wit, and generous heart.  He was the loving grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

He is reunited in peace with his daughter Kathleen J. Lewyckyj, his father Ralph, mother Catherine, and brother James Lotka.

Friends and family are invited to gather on Tuesday, July 15th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kirk and Nice Suburban Chapel, 333 West County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 19006, with a time of sharing to follow.  Afterward, Ralph will be escorted to his final resting place at Sunset Memorial Park.

His quiet wisdom, warm presence, and deep love for family will be missed always and remembered forever.