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Ralph Nelson Obituary
Ralph is survived by his wife, Ann; his daughter, Alexandra Nelson Ryan, son-in-law, Daniel Ryan and granddaughters Bridget and Madison Ryan; his sons Ryan and Daniel; soon to be daughter-in-law Stephanie Aranyos (Daniel); his sister Sharon Nelson, and her children Shannon Nelson James and Shaun Nelson.
Ralph was an inventor, entrepreneur and marketing and sales executive. Ralph held patents, started multiple successful family businesses and was always chasing the next big idea. He spent his time away from work passionately supporting political and social causes. He was a die-hard Angels baseball fan, an avid fly fisherman, prolific reader of autobiographies, frequent visitor to National Parks, and traveled extensively around the globe with his family and friends.
Ralph loved life and the family and friends that surrounded him.
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