Rangel, Ralph I. age 87, of McAllen, TX, formerly of Crystal. Ralph was employed as an engineer for General Mills and Univac, US Navy World War II Veteran/ member of US Air Force Reserve, and 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Council 3656. Preceded in death by great-granddaughter, Abigale Peterson. Survived by loving wife of 67 years, Ruth; children, Shari (Larry) Duffy, Lynda (Jerry) Fjerstad, Tony, Darryl (Barb), Debra, Rob and Greg; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Carriaga and Dora Salazar. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday at Epiphany Catholic Church of Coon Rapids, 1900 111th Ave. NW. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Visitation 4 to 8 PM Sunday at the Evans- Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center. Reviewal at church one hour prior to Mass. Anchors a weigh. Evans-Nordby 763-533-3000
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Dear Ruth & Family,
I am so saddened by the death of Ralph. I always enjoyed the times I was able to visit with him when visiting my parents. He will be missed! You and yours will be in my prayers.
Eva Houge
December 13, 2007 | Woodbury, MN
I will really miss all the stories. I really enjoyed our times at the Hinckley house. You are a man who never said a negative thing about any person only the good! Thank you for the stength and the guidance. I will always think of you each and every day. Miss you lots!
Darren,Beth, Allayna
Beth Duffy
November 29, 2007 | Zimmerman, MN
Wow! What a fabulous life of a fabulous guy!
You're right, Sandie, even his picture shows the warmth and love.
My dad turns 88 tomorrow.
(No, I'm not THAT much older than you. My dad just started later.)
Our WWII vets...wow...such legacies.
God bless you, Grandmother Ruth.
67 years is a wondrous run.
Take care.
Share many stories.
Peace and grace...
Love and hugs...
the Johnson/Anderson crew
Anne/Jeff Anderson/Johnson
November 27, 2007 | Detroit Lakes, MN
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dean Morgan
November 26, 2007 | Brooklyn Center, MN
We will miss you uncle Ralph. I remember being at your home in Hinkley when I was younger. See you and Aunt Ruth always together at my grandparents house (Marcilina & Carlos).
Luis Reyes Jr.
November 26, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all today. We were honored to be able to meet Ralph and hear his interesting stories of life. Our sympathy to all. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace with God.
Dave & Ticky Freiborg
November 26, 2007 | Georgetown, TX
Our family loves you dearly, Grandpa! WE WILL ALWAYS HOLD OUR MEMORIES OF YOU CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS!! Please don't play too much golf with Jason, I know how it can be tiring!! I will miss you!
Kyrsten Ruth Jones
November 25, 2007 | Arcadia, OK
Grandpa we love you!
Shannon & DuWayne
Nicky & Sam and Abigale up in heaven
Shannon Peterson
November 25, 2007 | Sleepy Eye, MN
