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Obituary (MD): Ralph Emory Architzel '71

Posted on 05/25/2018

Ralph Emory Architzel  (August 21, 1949 - May 24, 2018)

Ralph Emory Architzel,68, of Derwood, MD passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 after a four year battle with prostate cancer. Beloved husband for 46 years to Rosemarie Fitzpatrick Architzel. Loving father to Michael (Emily Canavan) Architzel, William Architzel, Daniel Architzel, and Stephen (Margaret Zimmer) Architzel. Dear brother to Reba Architzel, David (Barbara) Architzel, Anne (Tom) Olsen. He is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews.

Ralph was the son of the late Albert and Frances Wrisley Architzel. Ralph graduated from Calhoun High School in Merrick, New York where he enjoyed playing soccer and running indoor track. He then graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland as a member of the class of 1971. Following his graduation and commissioning, Ralph attended nuclear power school and then prototype training before joining the submarine service. He served on the USS Flying Fish SSN 673 and the USS Andrew Jackson SSBN 619. After leaving the Navy, Ralph worked for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for 35 years. He was the first resident NRC inspector at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. In retirement, Ralph enjoyed painting and was an avid golfer.

A service will be held at the chapel at Norbeck Memorial Park, 16225 Batchellors Forest Rd, Olney, MD 20832 on Thursday, May 31 at 10 AM. Interment to follow service. Shiva will be observed at the Architzel residence on Thursday evening from 7-9 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity or organization of your choice.

Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes
300 W. Montgomery Ave.
Rockville, MD  20850
Phone: 301-762-3939
Fax: 301-217-0377

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