Ralph Swain, 82, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper.

Born Jan. 18, 1927 in Pike County to Herman and Edith (Gilland) Swain.

He retired from Conrail Railroad in 1984 after 39 years.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Della Swain of Petersburg; daughter, Marla (Terry) Burger of Ferdinand; son, Roger Swain of Petersburg; brother, Albert Swain of Kokomo; two sisters, Lorena DeJarnett and Sharon Sanders both of Petersburg. two grandchildren; one step granddaughter; and two step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and one sister.

Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. (central) Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City with the Rev. Chalmer Burden officiating. Burial will be in Somerville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. (central) on Monday at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home.