Ralph Richard Curtis Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ralph Richard Curtis (Minneapolis, Minnesota), who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph "Dubbs" Curtis and Evadine Curtis (Johnson); and his siblings, Beverly McIntyre (Keith), Robert, James D. and Donna Emerson.

He is survived by: his wife Mary "Tessie" Kettler-Curtis; his sister Patti Smith; and his children, Juli Ames Curtis (Phil Heckman), Pamela Weier (Greg Weier), Scott Curtis, Lori Curtis, Susan Adams (Huw), Kim Curtis (Aaron Colvin), John Curtis and Craig Curtis (Susanna). He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the following charities: -Shriners Children's Hospital: Donate Here (https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org),-Disabled American Vets: dav.org.