Ralph August Laux

Ralph A. Laux, age 76 of Madison,  passed away March 19, 2018 at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Born Aug. 12, 1941 in Cleveland to August and Rosemary (nee: Sassel) Laux, he had been a longtime area resident. Ralph served in the US Army from 1957 to 1961. Ralph married Janice Robinson on July 13, 1968. He worked as a journeyman mechanic at Morton Salt for 41 years.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years Janice; sons Ralph E. Laux of Rome and Lenny W. (Jennifer) Laux of Rome; daughter Cheryl A. Laux of Madison; granddaughter Alaura (Edward) Trout of Danville, NH; sister Rose Arlene (Terry) Jones of Lexington, Kentucky and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dennis Laux. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Potti Funeral Home 2726 Hubbard Road, Madison, OH 44057 with a burial to follow at North Madison Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the funeral home. Donations suggested to the American Cancer Society. Information and online obituary at www.pottifuneralhomes.com