Ralph Stinson
August 06, 1936 - February 26, 2020
Obituary
MADISON -Ralph Edward Stinson, age 83, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Aug. 6, 1936, in Leitchfield, Ky., the son of Edd and Melvina (Duvall) Stinson.
Ralph married Linda Huber on Feb. 7, 1985, in Las Vegas. He loved to work and proudly owned and operated One Hour Martinizing Dry-Cleaning service with three locations in the Madison area. Ralph was a member of the Moose Lodge, East Side Businessmen’s Association and the Jaycees. He was an avid Packers and Badgers fan and enjoyed being outdoors and taking care of his yard. Ralph's family was very important to him. He loved them with his whole heart and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Ralph “Rocky” (Colleen) Stinson Jr.; daughters, Della “Marie” Joyce (special friend, Fred) and Ronda (Steve Manske) Dolphin-Manske; brothers, Irvin (Doris) Stinson and Guy (Joyce) Stinson; sisters, Pauline (James) Dagley and Katherine Smith; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law, who loved Ralph very much. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Leonard, Hayden and Shelby Stinson; and three sisters, Mary Frances Stinson, Velma Maxfield and Dorothy Talgader.
A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of service on Friday.
Memorials may be gifted in Ralph's name to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Mar 6, 2020 @ 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Celebration of Life
Fri Mar 6, 2020 @ 4:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Bob shunk
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My condolences to Ralph's family, for he has been called home to be with the lord Jesus. We all were blessed to have Ralph in our life's. He was the grandfather to my step children and my son. And a great friend in my life. Rocky and Ronda my thoughts and prayers are with you and your familys. The heavens are shining tonight with his great smile. May his memories alway bring a smile to your face and warmth to your hearts. Your friend Bob
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Ronda Dolphin-Manske
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Thanksgiving dinner with Granddad at the Villa nursing home.
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Ronda Dolphin-Manske
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Dad on 02/02/2020
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Debbie Ring
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Ronda, Marie, and Rocky, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, Ralph. I remember his laugh and his fun loving spirit. I remember it being fun to work with him and all of you for that matter at the Monona Drive location. The last time I saw him was at HyVee a few years back and we shared a couple laughs. May you have good memories of him and may he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Ring
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Dave McGraw
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Back in the 60's, I enjoyed on a few occasions watching a Packers game with my Uncle Ralph. Always friendly and kind to me, I will always remember him fondly. Rest in peace, Ralph, you're a good man!
Dave McGraw
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Les & Nancy Moffett
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Rocky, Marie & Ronda, We have so many special memories of Ralph & your family when we all lived on the Northside... talking over the fence, watching you three (and our boys) grow up, our pampered dogs, Ralph’s devotion to the Packers & our get- togethers. Grand remembrances. RIP, Ralph.
Les & Nancy Moffett
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