Ralph Bockstahler

Ralph Bockstahler, age 89, of Caledonia passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Wila; daughters, Diana (Michael) Kooistra, Marjorie (Steve) Habegger, Mary (Edward) Brayton, Phyllis (Mike) Andrusiak; grandchildren, Adam Habegger, Sarah (Jon) Morgan, Kelly (Tim) Weber, Amanda Doty; many great grandchildren; sisters, Geraldine Gowans, Barbara Herkner; and several nieces and nephews. Ralph proudly served our country as a member of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing, golfing and hunting. He was a dedicated member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Thursday, July 8, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia with Rev. Dr. Timothy Brand officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday, July 7 from 4-7pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St. SE, Caledonia and one hour prior to the service at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Paul’s Ladies Aid.