Obituary for RALPH E. YAMRON

FUNERAL SERVICE 10:00 AM FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025 AT HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL 
*The funeral will be webcast live and recorded here for viewing later. 

Ralph Yamron, age 82, of Oak Park, died April 17, 2025. 
Beloved husband of Marlene Yamron for 58 years. 
Devoted father of Amy (John) Carter, Philip (Heather) Yamron and Debra Yamstein. 
Loving grandfather of Jacob Carter, Lucas Carter, Shira Yamstein, Noa Yamstein and Madelin Yamron. 

As a youngster, he belonged to the Eagle Scouts. A drummer, Ralph played with the Joe Miller Band, Sam Emmer Band, Ralph Yamron Orchestra and a group called "The Classics". He started selling meat products and a special hot dog Rotasire at multiple shows and also began selling motorcycle jackets with his daughter Debra and sunglasses with his other children, Amy and Philip. At a show, he met Richard Davis (the owner of 2nd Chance Vests--a bullet proof vest company). He joined as a partner and they became the 3rd largest vest company. Having saved 1000s of lifes, one of his favorite memories was receiving calls from the officers whose life had been saved by wearing one of his vests. A real estate investor, he was also an NRA certified pistol instructor, he invested in fire arms and loved shooting, boating, snowmobiles, and karate. 

OFFICIATING: 
Rabbi Alicia Harris 

INTERMENT: 
Westwood Cemetery 
26200 Michigan Ave 
Inkster, MI 48141 

The family will gather informally following the interment 
at the residence 
26110 Harding 
Oak Park, MI 48237 


CONTRIBUTIONS: 
If you would like to further honor the memory of 
RALPH YAMRON, you may do so by making a contribution to: 
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 
1461 E. 12 Mile Road 
Madison Heights, MI 48071 
(248) 546-8086 
www.stjude.org
or 
Tunnel to Towers 
2361 Hylan Blvd. 
Staten Island, New York 10306 
(718) 987-1931 
www. t2t.org 
or 
Hebrew Benevolent Society 
26640 Greenfield Rd. 
Oak Park MI 48237