Ralph was born on a farm near New Salem, N.D. on July 23, 1926 and passed away on May 10th, 2023 with his daughter Gayle at his side. His high school education was interrupted by WWII, he left school and joined the U.S. Navy. He served as an aerial gunner in a Torpedo Bomber on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. After his discharge he received his high school diploma from Lincoln High School. As a civilian, attended many Guided Missiles schools in the early stages of the U.S. Army supervising reconditioning of missiles until 1971. He then worked in the financial field providing various investments for many years. His wife of 64 years proceeded him in death. He is survived by one daughter Gayle (Larry) Seitz, three grandsons; Brandon (Misuk) Seitz, Levi (Sarah) Seitz, Spencer (Hank) Seitz, five grandchildren; Saben Seitz, Asher Seitz, Canaan Seitz, Arielle Seitz and Jude Seitz.