Wellfleet- Ralph Bratberg died Friday, August 17, 2018. He was the son of the late Rolf and Kaia Bratberg who emigrated from Norway in the early 1900s. Ralph graduated from Pleasantville High School in Westchester City, NY in 1953 and went on to receive a degree in horticulture and landscape design from Farmingdale State College.
He opened his business, Salem Nurseries, In South Salem, NY in 1965 and he ran it until 1984. During that time he was a volunteer fireman and served as Chief at SSFD.
He was also a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Harwich.
He is survived by his twin brother Raymond Bratberg of Sebastian, FL. Ralph is survived by his six children: Rania Bratberg of Palo Alto, CA; Kristen Bratberg of Fort Lauderdale, FL; Christina Bratberg of Orleans, MA; Hilde Bratberg Rushmore of Wellfleet , MA; Ingrid Bratberg of Truro, MA; and Sarajane Bratberg – Yang of Yorba Linda, CA. He was the very proud and fun loving “Grandpop” to his ten adoring grandchildren: Will, Mason, Miles, Spencer, Max, Eshed, Cleo, Even, Owen and Gemma. He will be missed by all.
For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.
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