Ralph Bryan Berke

Ralph Bryan Berke, 85, of Eagan, passed away Monday, July 7. He was born August 13, 1928 in Minneapolis to Bryan Jennings and Genevieve Marion (nee Schachte) Berke. Ralph is survived by his wife of 65 years, Merilyn, daughters Pam (John) Edlin, Deb Harris, and Shelly (Blake) Keeler, grandchildren Tracy (Troy) Slimmer, Erika (Jason) Taylor, Niki (Steven) Baker, Andrea (late Jeff) Whitacre, Evan (Lisa) Harris, Nate (Brittnie) Harris, Adam (Rachel) Keeler, Ashley (Maxx Fisher) Keeler, great-grandchildren Brock, Bryce, William, Jack, Addison, Tyler, Carson, Alice, Grace, Abby, Mason, Cohen, Evan, Jocelyn, Alex, plus twin girls Harris arriving soon. He was preceded in death by his sister Betty Olson and grandson Josh Keeler. Ralph served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was always energetic, active, and involved with his family, whom he treasured. Ralph will be forever loved and missed. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 PM Saturday, July 12 at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley (952) 432-2331, with Visitation from 11 AM-1 PM. Interment with Honors will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery 9 AM Monday, July 14. Memorials are requested to Alzheimer’s Research https://www.alzfdn.org/ .