Ralph L. Reighter, age 100, passed away Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Hillsdale, MI to the late Ralph and Chloe Reighter. Ralph worked as a carpenter with his family business, Reighter Builders. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army and as a pilot in the US Air Force during WWII and the Korean War. He successfully logged over 4000 hours as a pilot. Ralph is survived by his son, Ken (Jeanne) Reighter of Yoder, IN; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Janet Reighter of Fort Wayne; siblings, Bob Reighter, Ruth Reighter, and Nancy Yoder. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Rose Reighter; son, Stephen Reighter; and 5 siblings. Service is 3:00 pm, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services with calling 2 hours prior beginning at 1:00 pm. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com.