Ralph passed away peacefully in his home on July 24, 2024. He was the third child of five children for Nealy and Harridel Wilson. He graduated from Chicora High School, North Charleston, SC. Immediately upon graduation Ralph joined the U S· Army and served his country for 13· years from 1958 until 1971. He was deployed overseas four times in his military career:  Okinawa, Korea, Vietnam, Germany and many assignments in-country. Following his military retirement, Ralph worked as a Central  Office technician in the telecommunication field and retired June 30, 2006

Ralph and Susan were married June 10, 1961, in Mound. MN. After the Army years they settled in Monticello, MN, and also lived in New Ulm, MN, St. Cloud, MN and in Clearwater, MN for the last three years.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Susan and their four sons:

Ken (Cindy), Becker, MN, Bill, Goose Creek, SC, Terry (Lynn), Clear Lake, MN, Andy, (Tammy) Seattle, WA.

10 grandchildren, one great-grandson and many nieces and nephews. Ralph was predeceased by his parents, two sisters (Emily, Sandra) and two brothers (Charles, Joseph (Ricky).

A Celebration Of Life Service will be held Sat., Sept. 14 at 11 :00 am at Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Co. Rd. 8, St Cloud, MN. With remains laid to rest on Mon., Sept. 16 at MN State Veterans Cemetery, Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN.