Ralph Willis Floyd Jr.

Ralph Floyd Obituary

Age 52 of Alto, WI died Friday July 29, 2005 as the result of an auto accident. Survivors-his wife Faye of Alto, WI; 1 son, Gregory J. Floyd of Waukesha, WI; 2 daughters-Sara R. Floyd of Waukesha, WI, Andrea L. Floyd of Waukesha, WI. Funeral Services for Ralph will be held Wednesday, Aug. 3rd at 7:00PM at the Werner-Harmsen Funeral home in Waupun with Rev. Chris Morrison officiating.

Friends and Family may call at the funeral home on Wednesday Aug. 3rd from 5:00PM until the 7:00PM time of services.

Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home-Waupun, WI

(920)324-3071

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 1, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Floyd

7 Entries

Rodney Winder

August 29, 2005

I am sorry to hear about Ralph's untimely departure. We used to hang together sometimes, he had a drum set and I a guitar, we attempted to play music. More than once we would sneak out and roam the streets at night,I think some of the other guys will remember that, when we ran out of steam we'd sleep in the garden shed. Fond memories of youth. My sympathy to the family for their loss.

Greg Bowerman

August 22, 2005

I grew up with Ralph. My mom was kind of a surrogate mom when his mom died while we were very young. I was four years younger than Ralph, he kind of treated me like a little brother. We used to sneek out and go fishing on Cowskin creek. He would let me drive his go-carts. We would shoot our BB guns together. I rember his drums, he could play those drums! And when he was old enough to drive, he showed me he could could drive as fast as he could play those drums of his. He and I shared many a good time with Rick Bartlett when we all worked Rick's lawn service for a couple of summers. And he always did have that gift of laughter. We did share many a good laugh together. Ralph also called me not long before his passing. He seemed to be turning a new leaf in life. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his accident. My condolences go out to all of his family and friends.

Randy Johnston

August 22, 2005

Ralph and I met at Mary Benton Elementary School some 45 years ago. I remember Ralph and another classmate, Joe Wray, were the typical class clowns. Several years later, at Mayberry Jr. High, numerous times they tangled me into their mischevious ways.

I have great memories of a Colorado ski trip a few years back with Ralph and Rick Bartlett. When Ralph wasn't talking about his kids-- cars and golf were always of interest to him. I remember Ralph as a fun loving, funny and kind friend. My deepest regards to Ralph's family.

Mike Foster

August 20, 2005

Ralph was always a good friend. Always smiling. My minds eye memory of him dates back to our high school days with his great big grin. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. I last talked to him a couple of years ago when i was working in Wisconsin. We were not able to cooridinate our schedules to get out on the golf course there in Waukesha but shared several stories of golfing on the course there. Ralph is a special spirit and will be missed by all that knew him I'm sure. May God Bless his family.

Rick Bartlett

August 19, 2005

I'll miss Ralph even though it's been several years since we got together. I stood with Ralph when he married Jill and visited his family in Waukesha. He really loved his kids and spoke of them everytime we got together. He owned a landscaping company in Waukesha for a period of time, maybe because he and I had worked together mowing lawns as teenagers. In our high school days Ralph helped me with my paper route by driving his go cart to my house and on to Deland's house where they dropped the papers. Ralph lost his dad when he was young and I know this was hard for him. He will be missed.

Rick Queen

August 19, 2005

I had known Ralph since Little league baseball. I too, remember Ralph's red '65 Mustang and the many good times (and scary times) we had while Ralph practiced his high speed driving technics on city streets. He always put his friends first and was someone who enjoyed being around others. To his family and Wisconsin friends, my sincere condolences.

Stan Putman

August 18, 2005

I knew Ralph for over 37 years, he was always a nice gentle man. As young adults we had a love for Mustang cars, Ralph loved to take his little Red Mustang to the 1/4 mile drag strip and race against his best times. He had a little 6 cylinder engine but he enjoyed the race just the same. Not more than 2 months ago Ralph called me at bedtime, we didn't talk long to my regret now. He seemed to be at peace with his life and on a new path. I don't know his resent history but he was always a gentle sole. To the family, you have my deepest simpathy. Stan Putman

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