Obit for MANWARREN, Ralph James (b.1913 d.2004), Murray Co., MN
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1913 - Ralph James Manwarren - 2004 

Ralph James Manwarren was born June 7, 1913, in Great Oak Township, Palo 
Alto County, near Emmetsburg, Iowa to John and Ella (Schonberger) 
Manwarren. As a small child the family moved to a farm near Worthington, 
Minnesota. Ralph attended country schools. After school he worked out for 
various farmers. In 1938, Ralph purchased his farm near Westbrook and 
farmed with his brother Arthur. They lived there until 1981 when he moved 
to his present farm in Holly Township, Murray County, rural Walnut Grove. 
Ralph enjoyed horses. He grew up working horses and breaking them to ride 
and drive wagons. He currently was raising over 40 head. Ralph also 
enjoyed music. He played the accordion and concertina. On December 25, 
2004 Ralph James Manwarren died at his home in rural Walnut Grove, 
Minnesota at the age of 91. 

He is survived by his sister Bertha Deutschman, Windom, and seven nieces 
and nephews: Dennis Deutschman, Westbrook; Gene Deutschman, St. Paul; 
Robert Manwarren, Mankato; Patricia Bias, Wells; William Manwarren, Inver 
Grove Heights; Kathleen Stadler, Dewey, AZ and Bruce Manwarren, Albert 
Lea. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Clara De Wall; and 
three brothers: Judson, John and Arthur. 

Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. 
at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Westbrook, with Rev. William Klavetter 
officiating. Organist was Tasha Nelson. Burial is in the Westbrook 
cemetery.