Ralph J. Buystedt, age 93 of Champlin, formerly of Edina, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on October 23, 2025.  Ralph is survived by his wife of 70 years, Margaret (Conrade). Also survived by his children: Elizabeth (Cal) Young; Virginia Siegel and William (Laura) Buystedt.  Grandchildren: Brad (Alissa) Young; Bill (Angie) Young; Kayla Niles; Meghan (Dan) Thibodeau and Abigail (Chase) Williams. Great-grandchildren: Christine, Henry, Brady, Kendall and Silas.  Ralph was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War and worked 32 years for the US Postal Service.  Memorial service at Judson Memorial Baptist Church, Saturday November 22 at 1 p.m. 4101 Harriet Ave, Minneapolis.  

A Private interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.