Ralph Lawrence Beauprez, Sr., 83, of Wiggins, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 4, 1935 in Mead, CO to Maurice & Margaret (Decenick) Beauprez. Ralph married Donna Kress on January 7, 1956 in Fort Morgan. They resided in Wiggins where he farmed and they raised their family. Ralph had a great impact on many lives. He was a loving husband, father and attentive grandfather. He also enjoyed spending time with his great grandchildren. Ralph loved a good joke, a game of cards, and he always gave a special one finger wave. "Family five forever."

Ralph is survived by his wife of 62 years, Donna Beauprez of Wiggins; daughter, Vonnie (Les) Ball of Loveland; son, Ralph Beauprez Jr. (Tammy) of Wiggins; daughter, Karen Hett (Kelvin Meyer) of Wiggins; sister, Joan Holguin of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Lance, Kelly, Laci, Jami, Taylor, and Tori; and 11 great grandchildren.

A special Thanks to Carolyn & Diane at Caring Generations and to John Kopetzky.

A service to celebrate Ralph's life will be Saturday, October 6th at 4:00 PM at Wiggins Community Church, 423 Dixon Street, Wiggins. Services will conclude at the church.