Ralph Cole

Ralph Scott Cole, 66, of Elgin, Minnesota, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital with his family by his side on May 23, 2024.

Ralph was born April 24, 1958 to Kim and Mary Cole. Ralph worked at Midstates/Royal Tires for over 30 years until 2020, when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Ralph loved hunting, fishing, and camping, and enjoyed sharing his knowledge and skills with everyone.

Ralph is survived by his wife Randi; son Shane (Krista) Gullickson; daughters Shannon (Matt) Rudnik, and Misty (Dusty) Froisland; brother John (Kathy) Cole; sisters Frannie, Carole, and Pam; sisters-in-law Linda, Brenda (Bill); brother-in-law Steve (Sharon); 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, mother- and father-in-law, one brother, five brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, and one nephew.

There will be a Celebration of Life from 1-6pm on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home.