DIXON – Ralph H. Magden, 86, of Dixon, formerly of Elgin, passed away on Nov. 19, 2012, in his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on Aug. 30, 1926, in Elgin, the son of Frank and Mary (Schlief) Magden. Ralph graduated from Elgin High School in 1944. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Ralph attended Tarkio College. He had worked for Dukane Corp., General Time Corp. and Edelmann Co., prior to his retirement. Ralph enjoyed spending time with his wife, family and his faithful companion, Truffy, and was an avid golfer. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Magden, whom he married on Oct. 8, 1949, and two children, David Magden of Ohio and Diane Schmitto of Virginia.