Ralph E. Cloud Sr.

Ralph Edward Cloud Sr., Biidoons “Bring It To Me”, age 73, began his journey to the spirit world on Friday, January 17, 2025 in Red Lake, MN.

Ralph was born on August 11, 1951, in Ponemah, MN, to Helen Sigana and Roy Cloud Sr. He worked as a logger and later for Red Lake Transfer Station.  Ralph was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed cheering on the Vikings on Sunday afternoons. He was a traditional dancer in his younger years, enjoyed going fishing and spending time outdoors. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Rokelle Cloud, Ralph Cloud Jr., Raphaela (Zachary) Cloud-May; siblings: Leonard Cloud Sr., Russell Cloud Sr., Esther Spears, Lester Cloud; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; the mother of his children, Clarice Cloud; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; children: Curtis Roy Cloud, Roxanne Jean Cloud; siblings: Wallace Cloud Sr., James Cloud Sr., Allen Cloud, Audrey White; grandchild, Jessica Lee Johnson; as well as other relatives and friends.

A traditional wake will begin at 7PM on Monday, January 27, 2025 at the Old Little Rock Community Center and continue until the service at 10AM on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, with Mike Needham as spiritual leader. Active pallbearers will be: Quintin Johns, Chris May, Steven Defoe, Robert Smith, Elliot May, Theodore May, Rory Spears, William Mountain III, Doug Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Rosemary, Robin Jr., Daniel, Aliliyana, Drax, William, Khyleigh, Elliot, Theodore, Elizabeth, Abby, Zachary Jr., Edina, Elika, Exander, Makoons, Baby Gordon, Jaiden, Julius, Deandre; and his nieces and nephews. Burial will be at the Cloud Family Burial Grounds at Big Stone.

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