Ralph E. Gath
CONWAY, S.C. – Ralph E. Gath, 69, of Conway, S.C., joined the Lord on Jan. 31, 2021.
Born in Torrington, Conn., where he attended Oliver Wolcott Technical School. Mr. Gath retired after 40 years of devotion to O&G Industries in 2016 where he earned a safety award practically every year. He was a proud member of Local 478 Operating Engineers Union. Ralph was known to make OSHA and State inspector compliance officer’s eyes twitch at times.
Ralph married the love of his life, Sharon (Blomberg) Gath on Sept. 30, 2000. Ralph and Sharon had a blended family together. Their children are a son and best friend, Ryan (Christine) Gath; stepsons Aaron (Mariah) Reiss and Garrett Cateno; two grandchildren, Jacob, and Noah; and godson, Jack Perry Jr. Mr. Gath leaves behind his mother, Gloria (Strollo) Gath; a brother, Gary (Diana); his niece, Riki; a nephew, Michael; his brother-in-law, Gary (Ginger) Blomberg; a niece, Kate (Trevor) King; a nephew, David (Kyle) Blomberg; great