- Date Of Birth: October 28, 1928
- Date Of Death: June 12, 2017
- State: Nebraska
Ralph Wayne Hoins was born October 28, 1928 at Milford, Nebraska to Wrayma Bray. At the age of 9 months he went to live in the home of Irvin and Mable (Kiler) Hoins who became his parents on March 6, 1930 through adoption. He departed this life on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Nebraska at the age of 88 years.
Ralph received his education at Nuckolls County District #50 southeast of Mt. Claire through the 8th grade. He attended Nelson High School for one year and finished his education at Superior High School graduating with the class of 1946.
Ralph grew up on a farm near Mt. Claire, NE. In 1944 he moved with his parents to a farm northeast of Guide Rock, NE. Ralph continued to farm with his father until leaving for the service. Ralph became a marine in October of 1951, he received his basic training at San Diego and received his sharpshooter medal and achieved the rank of PFC. Ralph was transferred to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina where he was with Motor Transport 3514 from December 1951 to March of 1952.
Ralph was united in marriage to Joan Louise Etherton on July 12, 1951 at the United Methodist Church in Red Cloud, Nebraska. This union was blessed with the birth of four children, Linda, Richard, Pat and Christi. While in North Carolina, the couple lived at Richland, NC. When they returned to Nebraska Ralph began farming northeast of Guide Rock where all four children were raised.
On July 12, 1959 Ralph and Joan were baptized at the First Baptist Church of Guide Rock. Ralph was also a member of Legion Post #0278. While Ralph farmed he also had been employed by the Armour Plant in Superior and Booker’s Garage of Guide Rock.
When his children became involved in 4-H, he was there to help and give advice. He spent many hours taking everyone to County Fairs, Dairy Shows and cattle auctions.
In 1998 Ralph and Joan left their farm near Guide Rock turning over it’s operation to their grandson Richard Morris and moved to Superior. With little assistance Ralph was able to find his birth mother in 2008 and in doing so discovered he had two sisters.
Ralph was a kind and gentle man, a good neighbor and friend always willing to help. His family will not only miss him but also his smile, sense of humor, stories and silly songs.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Joan; son Richard and son-in-law Terry Morris; birth mother Wrayma Lashmett; sister Joanie Lake, two sister-in-laws: Dorothy Chapman and Bonnie Etherton, brother-in-laws: Virgil Chapman, Wayne Etherton and James Etherton, nephews Jere Chapman and Jeff Etherton.
Survivors include his daughters Linda Frank and husband Bob of Norfolk, NE; Pat Springer and husband Ron of Superior, NE; daughter Christi Hoins of Superior, NE; six grandchildren: Melany Hilton and husband Brian; Jeremy Kratke and wife Nickey; Richard Morris and wife Amy; T.J. Morris and wife Kendra; Tami Miller and husband Christopher and Lisa Tatro and husband Brian; four step grandsons: Chris Springer and wife Kim; Neil Springer; Eric Springer and wife Jennifer and Travis Frank; 14 great grandchildren: Aaron and Kaylee Hilton; Justina, Joslyn and Jalysa Kratke; Lane and Chase Morris; Trenton, Ezra and Clayton Morris; Malyn and Tiernan Frank; Cerise Tatro and Isiah Miller and 8 step great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren: Ashton and Brylee; nieces, nephews other relatives and a host of friends.
Superior, Nebraska 68978
