Ralph Price Obituary

RALPH R. PRICE Ralph Raymond Price (Silver Bullet), age 74, of Menomonie, WI under the care of hospice and family, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Ralph was born April 4, 1930 in Menomonie to Fred Jr. and Evelyn (Koehler) Price. He married Clarice Koolmo on June 30, 1950 in Menomonie. Starting as a young farmer on the family farm, Ralph then worked for 33 years with the Ford Motor Company, The Twin Cities Assembly Plant, in St. Paul, MN. Ralph and Clarice lived in Hudson and River Falls until they returned home to Menomonie in July of 1983. Clarice passed away in August 1983. Ralph later married Patricia (Pinch) Pax in August of 1988. Ralph enjoyed playing his guitar, golfing, deer hunting at The Red Arrow Deer Camp of Cushing, WI, watching the Green Bay Packers and camping every summer in his trailer at Big Sweedes on Lake Holcombe, with his family and friends. He was a past member of 15 years, with the Menomonie Lions Club, devoting many hours to the Lions Game Park. Ralph was also active on the Tom & Jo's Old Timers pool team. His every day joy was growing and sharing his tomatoes. Everyone that passed his garden would comment, what a beautiful garden. Ralph is survived by: His wife, Patricia of Menomonie 1 son, Keith (Dee) Price of Roberts 3 daughters Sandy Price and Barbara Neal of Yuba City, CA Terri (Joel) Dillon of Menomonie 8 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren A sister-in-law, (the last on the Price side) Donna Price of Menomonie Other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law And other relatives and friends Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Clarice; and 2 brothers, Murrell and James. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, April 4, 2005 at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Rev. Rolf Morck officiating. Burial will be in Tramway Cemetery in the Town of Menomonie. Family and friends may call at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday and at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday.