Ralph Henry Baumert was born on March 21, 1942 on a farm near Aloys, NE to Vincent and Ann (Ridder) Baumert. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from Dodge High School in 1960. Ralph served in the United States Army and was stationed in Panama. After being honorably discharged he returned and worked for Scribner Grain and later for Smeal Manufacturing for over 20 years.

On June 20, 1964, he was united in marriage to Linda Kaup at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Snyder, NE. Ralph also farmed and raised hogs.

Ralph was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and had served on its parish council. He also served on the Webster Township Board for many years.

Ralph enjoyed woodworking, spending time with the grandkids giving them four-wheeler rides, and getting in the vehicle and taking a drive.