Ralph Alvin Carlson, 78, of Wheatland, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on August 16, 1947 in Laramie to Alvin and Mable Carlson of Rock River. He was raised in Rock River until he was 16 and then relocated to Wheatland. Ralph lived a life marked by hard work, faith in God and love for his family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, reading, raising a variety of animals on his small farm, and creating things in his wood shop. Those who knew him will forever cherish his poetry, wisdom, and love of the outdoors.
Ralph married Calla Olson on Jan. 8, 1966, and together they shared 60 wonderful years. He is survived by his wife, Calla; daughters, Connie Carlson (Ann Cope) of Loveland, Colorado, Rhonda (Doug) Harvison of Lafayette, Colorado, and Cristy (Paul) Aguirre of Winchester, California; grandchildren, Zachary Hedstrom of Boulder, Colorado, Austin Hedstrom of Lafayette, Colorado, Andrew Harvison of Durango, Colorado, Nancy Wynstra-Cope (Ben Mortensen) of Seattle Washington, Andre (Ashley) Aguirre of Fort Eustis, Virginia, Marcus Aguirre of Commerce City, Colorado, Xander Aguirre of Norfolk, Virginia; great grandchildren, Lyric Lockridge, Harmonie Lockridge, Giovannie Aguirre all of Fort Eustis, Virginia. Other survivors include sister, Linda Schirmer of Wheatland; brother-in-law, Lester (Sue) Olson of Gering, Nebraska; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jim Carlson.
Ralph worked at Safeway as a butcher for 22 years, owned his own business, and finished his career at Basin Electric Power Plant where he worked for 16 years.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 at Gorman Funeral Home in Wheatland at 11:00 a.m. with Connie Carlson facilitating the service. Interment will follow at the Wheatland Cemetery. Lunch will be served at the VFW Hall in Wheatland.
All who knew and loved Ralph are welcome to attend and celebrate his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Eden Care for their compassionate care and support.
He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
Gorman Funeral Homes - Platte Chapel of Wheatland, Wyoming is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.gormanfh.com .
