Ralph L. Lindley Jr. died peacefully Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Lompoc, Calif., at the age of 84.  

Ralph is survived by his wife of 61 years, Michele Lindley of Lompoc, Calif.; sons Ralph Lindley III and Shawn (Angie) Lindley of Orcutt, Calif.; granddaughter Jennifer Lindley of Orcutt, Calif.; grandson Ryan (Janae) Wenzel and great- granddaughter Nora Wenzel of Calif.; sisters Jo Pinheiro of Bakersfield, Calif.; Pat (Leroy) Hudson of Hilmar, Calif. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cherie Lindley Anthony, and brother Robert Lindley.

Ralph was born in San Jose, Calif., on Nov. 21, 1939, to Mildred and Ralph Lindley. He married Michele Hutchings, his high school sweetheart, July 1, 1962. Everyone who knew Ralph would remember him as a kind, gentle, patient and driven person. 

Ralph was accomplished in the automotive/farming industry, performing diagnoses, repairs and management. He was a dedicated man who always put his family first and was passionate about educating others to find solutions to their problems utilizing the “Keep It Simple” method. 

He enjoyed many hobbies, including camping, fishing, traveling, woodworking, genealogy and drag racing with his sons. Ralph will be greatly missed by his family and close friends. His final resting place will be in the Watsonville Pioneer Cemetery in California.