May 14, 1941 – September 1, 2020
Ralph Leonard Dalbec, age 79, of Jordan, Minnesota and formerly of Buffalo, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his residence.
He was born on May 14, 1941 in Waverly, Minnesota the son of Leonard J. and Viola E. (Larson) Dalbec.
Ralph was previously married to Beetzie Kolasa.
On June 14, 1975, Ralph L. Dalbec and Dorene Westlund were joined in holy marriage in Buffalo.
Ralph was employed for more than thirty years at Wrightco Products in Monticello.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo and belonged to The Knights of Columbus.
Ralph was an umpire for Men’s Softball for nineteen years. He also enjoyed mowing lawns.
Ralph was a huge Minnesota Vikings fan, enjoyed deer hunting and loved to play cards. Most of all, Ralph loved his family and spending time with his grandkids!
Survived by his loving wife: “Dee”; children: David and Tim Dalbec, Deb (Frank) Czanstkowski, Lisa (Keith) Quady, Dawn (Scott) Wald and Robin (Joshua) Robinson; grandchildren: Noah and Olivia Robinson and Jakob Schmidt; siblings: Roger (Barb) Dalbec, Judy (Ross) Florey, Ron (Roxanne) Dalbec, Renee (Joe) Lepinski and Cherie (Chris) Carpenter; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by parents.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo. Father Nathaniel Meyers will be the Celebrant.
Visitation AT THE CHURCH on Tuesday, September 8th from 9 A.M. until time of Mass.
Private interment St. Francis Cemetery.
Casket Bearers will be Tony Florey, Jeff Florey, Cory Dalbec, Frank Czanstkowski, Josh Robinson and Noah Robinson.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com
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So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Hugs!
My Sympathy goes out to you and your family. It’s hard to lose a loved one. Now you need to rely on those memories that have been made in the last years. My thoughts and prayers are with you, one day at a time.
Dee and Family,
We were so sad to hear about Ralph’s passing. The wonderful memories that we have all shared will continue to be in our hearts. You two were always so much fun and we had so many good times together. Again, so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Ralph was a wonderful man and I enjoyed our conversations so many years ago.
We are so sorry to hear about Ralph’s passing! He was kindhearted and would do anything for those in need. He was always jolly and had a hearty laugh! He did indeed enjoy family and cards! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. You can bet he will be playing a mean game of poker with his folks and my folks! There will be lots of laughter in Heaven now!
My Heart goes out to you
All of you. Ralph was a very good man. He will be missed by many.
Dee and Family. I am so sorry about Ralph I feel truly disheartened over his passing. I will miss his wonderful sense of humor. Such a humble man.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Ralph, deepest condolences.
Dear Dee,and Dalbec families, sorry we cannot be with you today but please know that our thoughts are with you all. Lots of good memories with your dad. Bill and Arlys LaPlant.
Dee we were so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. You and your family are in our prayers.