Ralph was born in Wilmar, California. In his life time he watched our country grow and change. While growing up he lived on a horse ranch until he graduated from El Monte High School.

Shortly thereafter, tailing-ending World War II, he joined the Army Air Corps as a a high-speed radio operator. The GI Bill helped pay his Woodbury College tuition. He majored in advertising. As a print production manager in advertising in the Los Angeles offices for 33 years he worked for several national and international advertising agencies before he retired and moved to Eureka.

He met the love of his life, Emma, in Pasadena, married in 1955. On Mothers Day this past May 2023, Ralph joined his love in Heaven. He was survived by two children, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Ralph was a hiker, gardener and writer.

He was actively involved in Eureka during his retirement years. He enjoyed musical theater. He was in six productions and attended many of Humboldt Light Operas performances. He was also a part of Rotary with memories of the Festival on the Bay.

Writing, he was part of the Silver Quills, where he has a few published short stories. He took many long walks in the local area. He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church Eureka. Retirement kept him busy. Living in Eureka provided a great back drop for his hobbies. Landscaping his yard was his joy as countless hours of love went into each plant planted and each weed pulled (blackberries tried to take over).

Sports can’t be ignored, as we rooted for the Dodgers for many years until retirement. Moving to Eureka he gave up his love for the Dodgers and started routing for the Giants. Well, guess if you can’t beat them, you join them.

Ralph had a long, wonderful life full of memories that are shared with many family and friends. His sense a humor that would have you in laughter often. Ralph’s strongest trait was the graciousness in which he treated everyone with respect and kindness.

A special public thank you to his special lady friend Minerva, who joined him on many actives at the Senior Center, long walks and daily evening talks since the passing of his wife Emma.

His celebration of life will be held at First United Methodist Church in Eureka, CA 520 Del Norte, Eureka, CA on June 24, 2023 at 2 p.m.

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