Ralph Lee Them

     Ralph Lee Them, age 74, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home.

     A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 550 E. Shepherd Street, Charlotte, MI 48813, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

    Ralph was born in Charlotte, Michigan on May 17, 1952, the son of Harold and Donna (Bailey) Them. He was a graduate of Charlotte High School with the Class of 1971. On February 26, 1983, he married Wanda (Zelinsky) Pierce at their home.

     Ralph retired from General Motors. He loved tinkering around the house and working on cars. Ralph was a social man and never met a stranger. He was always willing to help his friends and will be fondly remembered for his kind heart.

     He is survived by his wife Wanda Them , of Ithaca, MI; daughter Kim and Shawn Weicht of Charlotte, MI; son Michael Pierce of Breckenridge, MI; son Steven Pierce,of Alma, MI; grandchildren: Skyler Them, Hunter Weicht, Logan Weicht, Mary Beth (Brady) Brecht, and Logan (Zoey) Pierce; great-grandchildren: Ensley Brecht and Shepherd Brecht. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his son Ryan Them, 3 siblings, and his uncle Ernie Them.

     Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels- Gratiot County Commission on Aging. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.