Ralph Gordon Nyhus

Ralph Gordon Nyhus passed away April 11, 2020 with his son, David, beside him in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Ralph was born March 11, 1937 to Harry and Eveleth (Winger) Nyhus in Bagley, MN. He was raised and went to grade school in Debs, MN. He went to high school in Bemidji, MN. He left home at an early age, chasing his dreams. He served honorably in the US Navy and served during the Cuban missile crisis in 1962. After he was honorably discharged, Ralph went to work in California, Montana, and Alaska. He worked on the Alaska Pipeline during the oil boom years on the North Slope . He worked as a diesel mechanic and a crane operator. He married Norma Morris in 1969 and they divorced in 1992. They had 2 children, David and Stacey. Ralph loved his children very much. Ralph retired in Idaho. Ralph had a passion for restoring old cars and had too many to count over the years. He also had a passion for telling stories about all the places he had been and all the people he met over the years. Unfortunately, his health began to decline in 2016. He is survived by his children, David Nyhus of Great Falls, MT and Stacey Nyhus of Great Falls, MT, sister, Ardell Lewis(Jim) of Bemidji, 4 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 3 great grandchildren, and companion of 23 years, Martha Lynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, Adeline, and sister Marilyn Lenes. A private memorial service is planned at a later date at Pony Lake Trinity Church, Bemidji.