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Ralph Stephenson Obituary

Stephenson, Ralph John August 25, 1922 – March 11, 2006, a veteran of World War II & a well-known structural engineer who worked on many projects in the Twin Cities, passed away peacefully in Mt. Pleasant, MI on Saturday, March 11th, 2006 at the age of 83. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Lee (nee Foster) of Mt. Pleasant, MI, son Robert John (wife Rainy (nee Shields), and daughters, Jennifer, Julia, and Lara) all of Waterford, MI, daughter Beth Diane Vought (husband Robert John) of Hudson, WI, and son-in-law David Schock of Grand Haven, MI. Ralph was predeceased by daughter, Barbara Jo Stephenson of Mt. Pleasant, MI. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant, MI on April 8, 2006 at 11 A.M.. Memorial contributions may be made to donor's choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Published by Star Tribune on Mar. 26, 2006.

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