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Joseph Ralston Obituary
Joseph Robert Ralston of Lawrence died November 6 after a long illness. He was born in Eugene, Oregon June 26, 1980 to John Peter and Cherie Wagner Ralston. He lived with his family in Eugene, Montreal, Downer's Grove, Ill, Orsay, France and Lawrence. He graduated from Lawrence High School in June 1999, then attended the University of Kansas for one year. He worked in retail sales positions in Lawrence and in sales management positions in Minneapolis from 2002 to 2006. Ralston was married from 2008-2012 while working in Wichita and Lawrence. Ralston returned to Kansas University in 2011 and in 2014 graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design. He served on the Board of Directors of the Lawrence Social Service League in 1999 and from 2007-2008. Ralston conceived and fabricated many original lighting designs, and his senior thesis project was featured in the IDSA Mid-West District Design Conference, Chicago. He is survived by his parents, and by his siblings Amy Cherie Ralston and John Charles Ralston. The family requests no flowers. If desired, donations may be sent to the Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE).
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Laurel Sears
November 26, 2015
Cherie, John and family- I'm so very sorry. I have vivid, silly memories of Joe and am glad to read of his success in industrial design. Thinking of you and your family,
Laurel and Davida Sears
marion roberts
November 26, 2015
We so enjoyed Joe during his close friendship with our son Spencer. He was on many occasions a welcome guest in our home. We are all so grateful for having shared a part of his young life.
November 25, 2015
Dear Cherie and John,
We were saddened to learn of Joe's death. Our thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
Charles and Donna Decedue
November 25, 2015
Dear Cherie and family I had no idea of Jo's condition. My condolences go out to you.
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