Donald Stanley Ralph was born April 13, 1935 in Crosby, ND. The 12th of thirteen children of Edwin and Anna Marie (Krantz) Ralph. Donald died peacefully on May 18, 2025 at the age of 90 in Williston, ND.

Donald grew up and was proud to call Crosby, ND his hometown. After graduating from Crosby High School in 1952, he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War into the Vietnam War.

Donald met the love of his life at the Lakeside Café where she was a waitress; and fed him daily and never stopped. Donald and Rogene were married October 5, 1959 in Sidney, MT and began their life and family in Williston, ND.

Donald was dedicated to his work. Donald worked for National Tank in Williston in 1965, he transferred to Belfield as a supervisor, and later transferred to Tioga where he worked for Amarada Hess until 1978; the family moved back to Belfield where he then worked for Jerry Chambers. In 1980 he moved his family back to Williston where he worked for Puma Petroleum, until starting his own business DSR in 1985. After a 5-year retirement he worked for Sabin Metal until 2013. On full retirement they settled in Spring Hill, FL. Returning to Williston because of health issues.

Donald enjoyed volunteering and working with the hockey club and baseball concession stands. But the center of Donald’s life was his family.

Donald is survived by his devoted wife, Rogene; their children, Kevin (Linda) Ralph, Kaylene Falcon, Kent (Tracy) Ralph, Jeff (June) Ralph and Robert Ralph, all of Williston, ND; 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; brother, Garry (Paulette) Ralph of Queen Creek, AZ; multiple nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Laura (Ronnie) Wells of Apple Valley, CA and Lois Varner of Seattle, WA.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; 4 sisters; 8 brothers; and 5 half siblings; his mother and father-in-law; brother-in-law and 4 sisters-in-law.

When we get to the end of our lives together, the house we had, the car we drove, the possessions wont matter as I had you and you had me.