Ralph Dunaway, 54, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney.
He was born on September 26, 1969, in Walnut Grove, California to Richard "Dick" and Florence "Judy" (French) Dunaway. Ralph attended public school in California and graduated from Galt High School in Galt, California. He made a living driving cross country for multiple trucking companies and would always make a stop in Snyder, Nebraska to visit his sweetheart, Teresa. The two were united in marriage in 2018 in Lexington, Nebraska, but they had shared 20 wonderful years by each other's side before then. The couple made their home in Cozad in 2008.
In Ralph's younger years, he was an avid Star Wars fan and collected each of the action figures, which he still has displayed in his home to this day. In his early years, you could always find him at a skate park or riding around town on his skateboard. That was up until he turned 16, then you could hear him coming from a mile away, blasting his favorite '80s music in his pride and joy at the time, a green "slug bug". He enjoyed playing video games on his computer and watching the Raiders play. Ralph was known to make a mean steak dinner, and if he saw a recipe on tv, he knew he could make it better and Teresa was happy to test out his recipes. During the summers, the couple would ride around town on their fat tire scooters and enjoy the breeze.
Those left to honor his memory is his beloved wife, Teresa Dunaway of Cozad; daughter, Samantha Grant; sisters, Terri (Bruce) Wilkerson of Scribner, Nebraska and Sandra (Chris) Wardman of North Bend, Nebraska; in-laws, Pam (Ron) Stryker of Eddyville, Linda (Bob) Kroon of Longmont, Colorado, and Charles Moore of Grand Island, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Michael Koenig, officiating.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Lexington.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com