Preceded in death by father, Harold; mother, Marie (Ross) Kalpiers; brother, Richard.
Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Lynn; daughters, Stephanie (Bob) Evans, Kimberley (Jason) Carlson; grandsons, Eric Evans, Cody & Jack Carlson; brothers, Donald (Shirley), Raymond (Lois); sister, Joyce (Louis) Hansen; sister- in-law, Judy Lynn Hanson; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Ralph was retired from Honeywell, former member of local Unions #548 & 1145, and longtime MSRA member.
Funeral service 10 AM Wed. 8/17/2011 at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME, 2250 St. Anthony Blvd. NE, Minneapolis. Visitation 4-8 PM Tues. and 1 hour prior to the service. Interment Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. At the family's request, casual attire is desired.
Arrangements under the direction of Sunset Funeral Chapel, Minneapolis, MN.
