Ralph Walter Jolton

Ralph Walter Jolton passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on July 13, 2021 after a brief illness. Ralph was born April 30, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a young child he moved to Southern California where he spent the rest of his life. Ralph served in the Navy during the Korean War which gave him the opportunity to serve as well as to see many parts of the world. Ralph married Mignon Sally Regal on September 25, 1959. His lifelong career was in wholesale clothing sales. Ralph retired in 1995 as the west coast regional sales manager for Wrangler Jeans after 25 years. After retirement, he volunteered with SCORE to mentor young entreprenuers. Ralph truly loved traveling with Mignon, as well as his children, visiting multiple destinations in the USA as well as many countries in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. His favorite place to visit was Maui where he and Mignon returned yearly for their anniversary. Ralph enjoyed spending his free time fishing and playing golf. He was also known for his tremendous skill on the BBQ which gave him the perfect view of his favorite place to live, the beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. He and Mignon also greatly enjoyed frequent trips to the theater, concerts and movies, keeping up with everything current. His pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. He was a loyal friend and brought humor to almost every interaction. Ralph is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Mignon. Also survived by son Steven, his wife Chelsea and their children Finley and Everett, daughter Francine, her husband Dave and their children Madelyn, Claire and Alec, daughter Michelle, her husband Dave and their children Rachel and Ben and daughter Andrea Burton and her family. At his request, no formal services will be held. Please make a donation to the charity of your choice to honor his memory.