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Ralph Kuiper Obituary

Born in rural Minnesota near Worthington, October 29, 1923, he died in Colorado Springs, Colorado, February 6, 2012. Ralph called Hollandale, Minnesota his Minnesota home. Ralph is survived by his wife of 65 years, Althea Faye (Weerts) Kuiper and son Daryl Ralph Kuiper and a daughter Janice Diane (Kuiper) Moschetti both of Colorado Springs, 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Ralph was predeceased by his mother and father and all 8 siblings. Ralph served in the South Pacific during WWII and was a long time plumber in Colorado Springs. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10:00 am at Faith Lutheran Church, his church for over 40 years, 315 Security Blvd. followed by an interment at Memorial Gardens and noon lunch at the church. Viewing will be one hour prior to the funeral services at the church. He was universally loved and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please support Faith Lutheran Luther League.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 9, 2012.

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February 13, 2012

My heartfelt sympathy to Ralph's wife Althea and family. I was fortunate to know them and to work for many years with Janice. She is a close friend of mine and is very special to me. My love to everyone.
Carol Allan
Phoenix, AZ

robi baruth

February 11, 2012

I will always remember what a jokester Ralph was and how very much he loved his family. He will be missed by all of you. You are in my prayers.

February 10, 2012

My sister and I have fond memories of Uncle Ralph... having summer family gatherings in he and Althea's backyard. He had/has a very sweet and kind heart.
-Melissa Weis (Bever)and family
-Jennifer Weis (Bruegge) and family

Martha & Jack Kasper

February 9, 2012

Ralph Kuiper was my Uncle-he will be missed by all who knew him. I remember the times I spent with him, my Aunt Althea and cousins in Security and in Colorado Springs. God Bless You Uncle Ralph-Rest in Peace-wish I could be there. Martha Kasper

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