age 85, of Amberg, passed away Sunday December 3, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson with family by his side. He was born in Daggett, Michigan on December 29, 1937; son of the late Orva and Genevieve (Keim) McClellan. He was born #4 of 8 children, Wayne, Dale, Murial, Ralph, Roy, Earl, Roger, and Beverly.
Ralph was employed by American Motors in Milwaukee for 13 years while also holding other part-time jobs. He then was employed at the Amberg School as janitor and later took a position as head custodian at Wausaukee School District for combined 29 years.
Ralph loved farming, showing everyone his cattle and favorite Bull named Duke. He would pet and scratch Duke’s head. Ralph also loved cutting pulp and firewood. Later he also worked as maintenance for the Chalk Hills Girl Scout Camp.
Ralph married Kathleen (Ruby) in 1958 and had five children: Daniel (Kris), Dennis (Brenda), Karen Demerly, Laura Edmundson, and Renee Brunette; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by grandson, Donald “DJ” Brunette; great grandchild, Lydia Demerly; two brothers: Dale and Earl; and two sons-in-law: David Demerly and Joel Edmundson.
Burial will take place in the Amberg Cemetery at 11am on Saturday May 18, 2024. There will be a Celebration of Life service immediately following burial at the Amberg Community Center.
Roubal Funeral Home of Wausaukee is assisting his family with arrangements.
