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Ralph Dodd Obituary
Born June 24, 1922, near Cascade in Fall River County, Ralph Donald was the fourth of 10 children of Clyde Clarence and Hilda Bertha Dodd (Merwin).
Ralph grew up on his Dad's farm, near Maverik Junction. His early years were spent working in the fields, milking cows, selling chickens and fruit, and hauling water - all those things you had to do in the hard times of the '30s. He enjoyed talking about the "Home Place" and took us there on picnics when we were young.
A World War II veteran, Ralph walked through France, Germany and Hungary and Austria. He was a life member of the VFW, proud of his service to his country.
Ralph worked construction after the war, starting at Angostura, and worked in Wyoming, and other areas of South Dakota.
Mary Elizabeth Britton and Ralph met at the country dances around Hot Springs and they married Oct. 22, 1948. They traveled together, living in their trailer until settling in Rapid City in 1952. Dad built a home for his family adding on to it as needed and lived in this home until February of this year.
Ralph and Mary always enjoyed their family gatherings on Christmas Eve, the extended family picnics in June at "birthday" times and on the Fourth of July.
Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, one son, six brothers, two sisters, and three great-grandchildren.
His remaining family includes a daughter, Marion Groethe of Rapid City; five sons, Donald of New Hampshire, Harold of Hill City, Gerald of Rapid City, Thomes of Kentucky, and David of Rapid City; 27 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Adam of Sioux Falls.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 28, at The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints, 2822 Canyon Lake Drive, with Bishop Terry Hinkson officiating. Interment, with military honors will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.behrenswilson.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Dodd
kim hespe - bruns
April 1, 2011
Uncle Jerry,
So sorry to hear about your dad. You, Debby and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you lots and miss you all. Kimberly Hespe Bruns
Brad Sorensen
March 28, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you guys on the loss of your dad. I'll always remember who taught me automobile mechanics when I was a teenager. I am priviledged to have known him.
Debbie Torrey
March 24, 2011
Ralph was a skilled crafsman who built the cabnets and drawers in the large family kitchen. Always willing to keep the cars of his children running, and often their friends. His work lives on, one being the retaining wall on Skyline Dr. Quality work from a quality man. My thoughts and prayers are with the Dodd family. God Bless.
-Debbie (Dalin)Torrey
Charles Britton
March 24, 2011
Your earthly race is over.
Your tasks all well done.
Go to heaven singing prases to God's one and only Son.
Will miss you brother.
Charles Lester
March 24, 2011
Your earthly race is over
Your tasks all well done
Go to heaven singing prases to God's one and only Son
Will miss you brother
Charles Lester
Gail Dodd
March 24, 2011
Such a gentle soul. We will carry you in our hearts forever.
Gail and Don Dodd
Tony Dodd
March 24, 2011
Grandpa we will all miss you so much. Rest In Peace.
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