Ralph M. Regner

Ralph M. Regner, 88, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Chelmsford Crossings Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marcia M. (Murray) Regner with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

He was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 20, 1938, and was the son of the late Elmer and Winifred (Weinert) Regner.

Ralph was raised along with his brother Ronald J. Regner in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin where he was educated in the Whitefish Bay High School. While in high school he was president of the Electronics Club, was a former member of the Operator’s Club, and a 3-year man in track, cross country, swimming, and was an ace clock repairman and scientist. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Marquette University. After college he worked at various companies. He was invited into the space program at Charles Stark Draper Laboratory and started with the Apollo Program. He was then placed with the NASA program where he worked for over 25 years.

In his spare time, he enjoyed singing with the Gentleman’s Songsters, a barbershop chorus in Lowell, and a barbershop quartet where many friendships began. He also performed with a folk group at St. Mark’s Church, Westford.

In addition to his loving wife, Ralph leaves his children Michael Regner and Eric Regner, his brothers-in-law Bill Murray and Tim Murray, his sister-in-law Sherry Vincent, and several nieces and nephews.

Sadly, he was predeceased by his brother Ronald J. Regner.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Mark’s Church, 75 Cold Spring Rd., Westford, MA 01886 or to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 4pm – 6pm at the BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. His funeral service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11am at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 75 Cold Spring Rd., WESTFORD. KINDLY GATHER AT THE CHURCH. Interment will be held privately.