Ralph Brown, 81, passed away on January 28, 2022.  He was born to Roy Brown and Caroline Lofton Brown on May 18, 1940.  He was preceded in death by both parents; sister Kay and brother-in-law Sam Bryant.  Ralph is survived by his wife Patricia Brown; children Laurie Livingston, Michael Brown (jo), and Amy Brown;  brother Bill Brown (Pam); sister Lia Moore (Gary); grandchildren Ricky Livingston (Carissa) of Delaware, Erica Livingston (Brandon Deroller), Jonathon Eddington (Jaime McKee) of St. Louis, Casie Eddington of Florida (Scott Owen), Dacota Morris; great-grandchildren Jayden, Gavin, Rylee, Macee, Liana, and Brielle.  Ralph was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.  He belonged to the Bass Pro Fishing Club as well as his bowling team.  Ralph retired from Anaconda Aluminum then he later opened up Ralph's Tackle Service, and worked various other jobs.  He enjoyed wood working, especially around the home.  He enjoyed working at Fowler Park and was always active.  Ralph wrote poetry as well as jokes.  He was always a jokester.  A celebration of life for Ralph will be held at a later date.