Ralph S. NIELSEN

My husband Mark and I met Ralph many years ago while visiting my sister Sue, who lived down the street from Ralph and his family. We always looked forward to catching up with him whenever we were in Florida and usually walked over to his house within the first hour of our visit. He had a heart bigger than most, and a contagious laugh that filled the room. We felt honored when Ralph asked us to pose with his carved Toucan for a picture on his wall. (his second greatest pride, behind his...

I had the privilege of living across the street from this kind and caring man for over 20 years and will forever be grateful for his help and support when I needed rescuing. I have many wonderful memories of Ralph and his jovial nature brightening up the neighborhood and also his watchful ways so no trouble would come near. Such a loving husband,dad and grandfather too. You will be so missed and greatly remembered.

As former neighbors you could always count on Ol' Ralphy boy to be out front, smiling, friendly and happy to chat, occasionally sharing a beer in the driveway. I just spoke with him a few weeks ago and he was his jovial seemingly healthy self, and that's how he will be remembered. He will be missed. Our sincere condolences to the family.