Ralph W. Linden 64, of Olmsted Township (formerly of North Ridgeville) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 16, 2021. He was born June 3, 1957 in Elyria. Ralph was an excellent carpenter, and enjoyed gardening and fishing. Survivors include his wife of seven years; Nicole A. (nee: Matty), three sons; Jeremy Linden of Elyria, Benjamin and Nicholas Allmandinger both of Olmsted Twp. Additional survivors include five sisters; Kathleen Sullinger (John) of Avon, Marge Reynolds (Dennis) of North Ridgeville, Marian Gilles (Charles) of Wellington, Joan Krystowski (Larry) of Avon, Deborah Linden of North Ridgeville, three brothers; Cletus Linden of Eaton Twp., Dan Linden (Annette) of Grafton, Don Linden of North Ridgeville, and several nieces and nephews. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; Cletus and Martha (nee: Taylor) Linden, and a brother; Norman Linden. A Celebration of Ralph's life will be at 7:00 PM Friday September 24, 2021 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until time of services at 7:00 PM on Friday. The Reverend Father John P. Seabold, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions in Ralph's memory may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com