Ralph A. Pouliot

Ralph A. Pouliot, 87, of Mackinaw, formerly of Loretto, MN, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the Lodge in Manito.

He was born December 16, 1935 in Loretto, MN to Ephrem and Agnes Laumann Pouliot.  He married Joyce True in April of 1959, and she passed away 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Fred Tromp; three brothers, Ernie, Don, and Fr. Fran; and three sisters, Isabelle Barthel, Marie Dehn, and Delia Roehl.

Surviving are his daughter, Lesa Tromp of Minier; two grandsons; four brothers, George, Richard, Leo, and Fr. Gene; two sisters, Marian and Carol.

Ralph excelled at his military career in the U. S. Army for 23 years, retiring in 1977.  Ralph and Jo then tried farming in Wisconsin, and he was later a courier for medical supplies in Louisville, KY.

He was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 454 and the American Legion Post 607 participating in Honor Guard activities with both organizations.

He was an active member of Cursillo in Peoria and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Morton, where his  funeral mass will be at 10:30 am Saturday, June 10, 2023.  Msgr. Gerald Ward will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Gaines Cemetery in Minier. Haensel-Oswald Funeral Home in Mackinaw is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to a Veteran Organization of your choice.

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