Ralph Nathan Carr, age 82, passed away on September 16, 2026. He was born in Erie to the late Nathan “Pete”James Carr and Irene Gertrude Hodges Carr on September 4, 1944.
Ralph grew up in Mill Village and graduated from Fort Le Boeuf High School in 1963. Throughout his life, Ralph worked for various companies as a machinist.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Sandra Ragen and Melody Cornell. He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Diane Long Carr.
Ralph is survived by his four children; Carol Smith (Troy), Cindy Clark (Scott), Joyce Carr (Doug Mullinax), and Ralph Carr II (Jennifer). He has eight grandchildren; Heather Miller (Chris), Grant Smith (Patricia Wolfson), Brent Clark (Caitlin), Michaela Jones (Broderick), Katie Carr, Brady Kamper, Ashley Carr, and Sarah Mullinax. He is also survived by his first wife, Darlene Smith, and he was blessed with five great-grandchildren.
Through his life, Ralph enjoyed racing cars, watching NASCAR, and he could often be found tinkering under the hood in the garages of several friends. Ralph was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, enjoyed playing pinochle, and loved Fireball candies. He attended Erie First Assembly and was active in the Bridge Builders Group.
On Friday, September 25, 2026, friends and family may attend a visitation at Van Matre Funeral Home in Waterford, PA from 2-4 pm. A memorial service will immediately follow at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choosing.
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Colleen S DeBrakeleer says
September 18, 2026 at 1:16 pmWe loved Ralph so much, he was part of our family. There are just no words, I pray for your family’s comfort and strength as we go through this hard time. He will be missed so much. God’s Blessings.