RALPH DOGAN (Age 65) of Hammond, Indiana passed away from late-stage kidney failure on December 29, 2019. Ralph was born in Gary, Indiana on November 30, 1954 to Paul and Olga (Dolly) Dogan. He was the third of six children. He was preceded in death by his sister Pauline, his parents, and his beloved maternal grandmother, Geneva Eberhardt. Ralph is a graduate of the Merrillville High School's Class of 1974. While in high school he trained for a career in cosmetology and was licensed to practice by the Indiana Board of Cosmetology. Ralph had a long career and a loyal following as a hair stylist. He donated many hours over his career to support the Ross Summer Musical Theater productions at Merrillville High School. Ralph is survived by his spouse, Scott Hickok of Hammond; three brothers, Melvin (Linda) of Evansville, Indiana; Robert (Keith) of Arlington, Virginia; Danny of Merrillville, Indiana; and one sister Donna (Joe) Coto of Port Charlotte, Florida. He also leaves behind an uncle, Larry Eberhardt of Dugger, Indiana, plus many cousins, friends, and acquaintances. Ralph was cut from a cloth of love, humor, and feistiness. He proudly marched to his own drummer. -Scott Hickok
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