Ralph Edward Branson, 73, Owensville, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at Capital Region Hospital in Jefferson City.
He was born Oct. 24, 1948, to Elmo and Verna (Hurst) Branson in Washington.
Ralph served his country with the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of First Baptist Church and had been an over the road truck driver for over 40 years.
He was preceded in death by parents Elmo and Verna; sister Barbara Diebal; and niece Dawn Pohlmann.
He is survived by sisters Joyce Scheel and husband Leland of Owensville and Sharon Pohlmann of Rhineland; brother-in-law Don Diebal of Hermann; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held Monday, Sept. 5, at Countryside Memorial Gardens, Owensville, with Rev. Kevin Sullivan officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville.
