Ralph D. Stevens

Ralph Dudley Stevens

Nov. 26, 1922 - Aug. 20, 2018

McCOOK, Neb. — Ralph Dudley Stevens, 95, of McCook, died on Aug. 20, 2018. at Community Hospital in McCook.

Ralph was born on Nov. 26, 1922, to Ralph G. and Ruth (Ebert) Stevens in McCook.

Ralph was the owner and operator of Stevens 7up Bottling Company in McCook.

Ralph graduated from St. John’s Military Academy of Salina, Kan., in 1940 and attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He enlisted in the Navy on Oct. 28, 1942 and started his active duty on Feb. 4, 1943, where he served in the South Pacific during World War II. During his time in the military he received the Bronze Star. Ralph was discharged from the Navy on April 7, 1946.

He and Elaine (Peters) were married on Aug. 9, 1947, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. He was also a member of the Kiwanis and Optimists Clubs.

Ralph had many hobbies that included golfing, gardening, woodworking, stained glass, painting, crossword and jig-saw puzzles, reading and many other various activities.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife of 66 years, Elaine (Peters).

He is survived by his daughters, Candace (Ted) Fellers of Lincoln and Debra Stevens of McCook; four grandchildren, Scott (Jenny) Fellers of Parker, Colo., Kylie (Travis) Usher of Lincoln, Nathan (Lissa) Fellers of Lincoln and Shannon Stevens of McCook. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be at a later date due to his wishes of cremation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the McCook Community Hospital, 1301 East H St. McCook, NE 69001 or the McCook Humane Society, 100 South St. McCook, NE 69001.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit carpenterbreland.com to leave your condolences for Ralph’s family on his tribute wall.