Ralph Edward Bradbury, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Casper, on November 28, 2019. He was the husband of the late LaRae Bradbury; son of his late parents Nellie and Eugene "Bud" Jones of Bigelow, Missouri, and Ralph Walter Bradbury Sr. of Nebraska; brother of the late Rex Bradbury, Yvonne Bradbury, and half sister Donna Smith, all of Missouri. He is survived by his sister Sue Riffle (Ron) of Troy, Missouri; step-daughters Patricia Hussion (Kevin) of Casper, and Kenna Webber (Harry) of Phoenix, Arizona; two children from a previous marriage Bryce Stewart (Donna) and Mara Olson of Casper; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grand children, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Ralph Edward was born August 15, 1936 in Fortescue, Missouri, grew up and attended school there. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served 8 years. After the service he served in law enforcement in St. Joseph, Missouri and moved to Casper in 1969, where he continued with the Casper Police Force. He spent the remainder of his working years as a truck driver. He was a member of the American Legion and the Holt County Historical Society of Missouri.
In his retirement he loved spending time with his family and friends in Wyoming and Missouri. He loved to tell stories about his "growing up years". He was fascinated by airplanes and he enjoyed daily trips to the airport and fire station to visit with his many friends. He was a proud Veteran and he loved his country. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
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