Ralph G. Rees

Ralph G. Rees, age 93, passed away in his home in Geneva, OH, on Thursday, 17 December, 2015. Ralph was well-known to many customers in downtown Geneva as the owner and pharmacist of Rees' Rexall Drug Store, now Rees' corner, where he graciously served the public for over fifty years. During WWII, Ralph also served as a flight officer in the U.S. Air Force. In 1948, Ralph Rees graduated from Ohio Northern University, receiving the highest grade on the State Board of Pharmacy Exam. Ralph was a member of the Geneva High School Class of 1941. He also was a member of the Geneva Church of Christ and the American Legion for over sixty years. Ralph had a passion for medical research and donated his body to the Cleveland Clinic for the advancement of science. His four daughters, five grandchildren, and a nephew survive him. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 29th, at 7 PM, at the Geneva Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Geneva Church of Christ Scholarship Fund c/o Geneva Church of Christ, P.O. Box 160, 1007 South Broadway, Geneva, Ohio, 44041-7689.