Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, 1st wife Sherley, son Wade (Bud), and sisters Geraldine Loomis, Myra Clark and Donna Jennings.

He is survived by his wife Rhondda, Laguna Woods, CA, son William (Gayle) Yeager, Grand Rapids, daughter Lorena (Rena) Yeager, Grand Rapids, stepsons Dale (Lisa) Gray, Lake Forest, CA, Chris Gray, Perris, CA, one sister, Barbara Huff, Sallisaw, OK. Six Grandchildren, Kelli, Shawn (Kim), Sherri (Jon), Debbie, Josh (Natalie), and Andy. One step grandson, Ian Gray, and 13 greatgrandchildren- Hannah, Jason, Luke (Sarah), Ben, Joey, Beau, Katelyn, John, Emily, Erin, Jonah, Liam, and Myra, and many nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Ceremony for Ralph will be Wednesday, November 15 at 3pm (MN time) at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, CA. This service will be streamed live for those unable to attend the service.

A spring Memorial Ceremony is being planned for Grand Rapids.