Service Information
Ralph D. Tucker, age 69, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery at a later date.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Ralph David Tucker was born on December 25, 1953, in Tomah, Wisconsin. He was the son of Myron and Mary Jean (Young) Tucker. Ralph was baptized as an infant on January 24, 1954, at in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, and was later confirmed in his faith. He received his education in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1972.
Ralph entered active military service in the United States Army.
On September 14, 1985, Ralph was united in marriage to Heidi Schmid at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with two children, Angela and Adam. Ralph and Heidi resided in Hutchinson. They shared 37 years of marriage.
Ralph worked at Schwartze Manufacturing in Winthrop, Minnesota, G.R. Daniels Trucking, Hutchinson Grain Elevator, McKimm Milk Transit, and was employed as a Yard Foreman for 36 years with Ag Systems in Hutchinson. He retired in 2019. Ralph was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson.
Ralph enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and motorcycle riding. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Twins Fan. Ralph especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Ralph passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home, at the age of 69 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Ralph is survived by his:
Wife, Heidi Tucker of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughter, Angela Buisman of Hutchinson, MN;
Son, Adam Tucker and his wife, Michelle of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Aidan Buisman, Addison Buisman, Rhian Tucker, Amelia Tucker, Everett Tucker;
Brother, Michael Tucker and his wife, Cheri of Lake City, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Ralph is preceded in death by his Parents, Myron and Mary Jean Tucker; Stepson, Adrian Schmid.
Hart and Barb Rosebrock says
Angela, we are so sorry for the loss of your father. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Gail Cox says
Ralph was a classmate of mine, so sorry for your loss. Haven’t seen he for a while but was always good to talk too when we did bump into each other.
Jill S. says
So sorry for your loss….the staff at Holiday enjoyed his company.
Heidi Tucker says
Thank you,he was such a great man,very fair,caring and liked to joke around with people. Again thank you for caring. Heidi Tucker
Verlyce French says
Heidi and Family,
Sympathy to you and the family. Keep the memories close to you heart.
Jo Moldestad Reck says
Dear Heidi and family of Ralph~
I was so sorry and surprised to read of Ralph’s death. I was completely unaware that he had been sick. We graduated together after many years of being classmates at HHS. He was always a jokester who would play innocent whenever he was caught doing something wrong in school! I have good memories of him, and I guess thats a wonderful way to remember someone. You have my most sincere sympathy, and I pray that all the great memories and happy times you had with him will help give you peace and comfort, as you learn to live without him now. God’s blessing on you all~
Jo Moldestad Reck
Darwin Maus says
I only just found out about Ralph’s passing = I am so sorry to learn of his passing and would like to wish my sincerest condolences to his family for their loss. Ralph and I were good friends in High School and graduated together. I last saw and visited with Ralph at my brothers funeral in February of 2018