Ralph R. Cook, 81, of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his residence. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at River Hills Assembly of God in South Sioux City, NE with Rev. Kevin Roach officiating. A visitation with family will begin one hour prior to service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Ralph was born on June 12, 1938 in Sioux City to Jesse and Hazel (Davis) Cook. He married Shirley Nelson, and to this union three children were born, Carl, Vicki, and Jimmy. They later divorced. Ralph married Lynette Mann on June 15, 1968 in North Sioux City, together they had three children, Holli, Wade, and Chanda.

Ralph worked at various packing houses in the Siouxland Area, and then as the shuttle driver for Argosy Casino. He enjoyed fishing, sitting by the fire, making birdhouses and shelves, and was an avid 49ners fan. Ralph also enjoyed playing cards, or in his words, "Bangin' It Up!"  Most importantly, he loved spending time with all of his family, especially the love of his life, Lynette.

Those left to cherish his memory, his wife, Lynette Cook; children, Carl (Gracie), Vicki, Jimmy, Holli, Wade, and Chanda; sisters, Emma, Patty, Mary, and Virginia; grandchildren, Bula (Mariha), Andrew "Andy Ray" (Dezerea), Autumn (Wayne), Aleigh (Alan), Jake, Ashton (Ariana), Ireland, Brekkon, Carl Jr., and Cayla; and great grandchildren, Kambria, Aden, Kael, Allyra, Abraya, Rowan, Ivy Raye, Makhari, and Zoella.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Clara and Verna; and brothers, Don, Jim, Bob, and Danny.