Rev. Ralph W. Spears
December 9, 1938 - December 19, 2021
Rev. Ralph W. Spears, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away December 19, 2021. He was born December 9, 1938 In Springfield, Ohio to the late Carey and Virginia Spears. Ralph married Sarah “Sallie” Crawford, and was a Lutheran Minister for the former St. Matthew Lutheran Church. He was a past President of the International Lutheran Council. Ralph is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sallie Spears; daughter, Maureen Tullis (Scott); sons, John Spears (Joy) and Josh Spears (Danielle); sisters, Barbara Beltz, Louisa Amsden and Lora Griffith; and six grandchildren. Arrangements are private and entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel.
Rev. Ralph W. Spears, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away December 19, 2021. He was born December 9, 1938 In Springfield, Ohio to the late Carey and Virginia Spears. Ralph married Sarah “Sallie” Crawford, and was a Lutheran Minister... View Obituary & Service Information