Ralph Paul Begger

October 8, 1937 - May 10, 2021

Ralph Paul Begger, age 83, of Wibaux MT passed away Monday May 10, 2021. A Vigil service will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Wibaux. Mass of christian burial will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 4, 2021 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Wibaux with Father Baskar Anandan officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Wibaux has been entrusted with the arrangements. Ralph was born October 8, 1937 to John and Helen (Watembach) Begger in Beach, ND. He attended South Center School and graduated from Wibaux County High School in 1955. He was raised on the family farm where he continued to farm and ranch until his death. Ralph entered the Army Reserves in December of 1955 and was stationed in Fort Bliss, TX. He was Honorably Discharged in 1963. Ralph was united in marriage to Dorothy Wyckoff on October 22, 1957, and to this union four children were born. He was a school board member for South Center School and Wibaux County High School. He also served on the board for Wibaux Cooperative Elevator. Ralph’s passion and “Hobbies” were farming/ranching and following his grandchildren’s activities, all which continued until his death. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Helen Begger, his brothers Edmund (Ceceilia), Dominic (Margaret), David, Louis, Leonard (Betty). His sisters Elizabeth (Pete Morgan, Herman Brungard), Florence (Buster) Finneman and Sally (Joe) Bachmeier and brother-in-law Harold Abraham. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; children Harold (Belinda) of Helena MT, Richard (Jan) of Billings MT, Sharon (George) Allen of Denver CO, Curtis (Patti) of Wibaux MT. Grandchildren; Shanna (Scott) Gerry, Melissa (Dave) McLarnon, Sara (Ben) Krebs, Brittney (Jared) Mauer, Clark (Christie) Begger, Jake (Emalee) Mayes, Brian (Heather) Mayes, Lee Allen, Maria Allen, Lauren Allen, Alexis Begger, Cobe Begger, nine Great Grandchildren, his brother Harry (Elaine), sister Edevegen Abraham, sisters in-law Janice Champion, Annisa Begger and numerous nieces and nephews. We will miss you Gramps and will always remember some of your favorite quotes: “glad you got to see me” and most importantly “take good care of you”.