Ralph Boss was born November 5, 1896, in Iowa, to parents Peter and Nancy (Van Steenwyck) Bos. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War I. He was united in marriage to Hester Olymphia Moen on July 9, 1926, in Hector, Minnesota. The family returned to Clarkfield in 1950. Mr. Boss served as village officer here for a number of years. In his later years, he occupied his time in painting work. He passed away Saturday morning, December 23, 1967, at the Clarkfield Community Hospital, at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his wife, Hester, and three children: Ruby of Minneapolis, LeRoy Boss of Lakefield, Minnesota, and Dr. Frederick Boss of Wisconsin. IN MEMORY OF RALPH BOSS Born November 5, 1896 Passed away December 23, 1967 Funeral Services Wednesday, December 27, 1967, 2:00 p.m. Clarkfield Lutheran Church, Clarkfield, Minnesota Officiating, Rev. C. M. Bagaason Organist, Mrs. Ronald Donner Soloist, Mrs. Gordon Smith Casket Bearers Oscar Dotseth, Jr. ~ James E. Paulsen Val Hauge ~ George M. Gehant Charles Peterson ~ Paul Driscoll Final Resting Place Clarkfield Lutheran Cemetery Clarkfield, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield, Minnesota