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Ralph G. Boudin, age 88 of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025.  Ralph was born on February 17, 1937 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  He went to Central High School in 1955 and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959.  He worked as a truck driver and proud Teamster for 35 years and started Alaska Tree Service in 1965, a business he owned and operated for decades.  

On August 25, 1962, he married the love of his life, JoAnn.  Together they shared 49 years and raised four children.  Ralph was a longtime member of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church.  He volunteered with the Dorothy Day Center, Salvation Army, North Branch Library, and Senior Center, among others.

He loved traveling, hiking, and especially biking – he was a familiar face around town, often seen riding his bike to the North Branch Park and sitting on “his” bench.

He is survived by his children: Cindy (Bob) Haverkost, Theresa Harger, Bryan (Tammy) Boudin, Lance Boudin, and Michelle (Matt) Jordan; grandchildren:  Travis (Natalie) Harger, Tasha Harger, Tyler Burnette, Adam Haglund, Sara (Cruz) Jacobs, Hannah (Eric) Johnson, Brianna (Tyler) Jacobs, Brody (Brianna) Boudin, Brenden (Jordyn) Boudin, Kameron (Jessa) Boudin, Kayla Boudin, Brooke (TJ) Dreckman, and Jimmy (Kirsten) Jordan; as well as many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife JoAnn; his parents Raymond and Evelyn Boudin, and siblings Charles, Louella, Elaine, and Marie.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2025 at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in North Branch, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in North Branch, Minnesota. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any of the local organizations Ralph supported in his lifetime. Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom, MN. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.  

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