Olson, Ralph 91, of Woodbury, MN, passed away peacefully March 15, 2024, from complica- tions of Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Duluth, MN to Robert and Ella Olson on August 3, 1932. He grew up in Duluth, MN with his two younger brothers Floyd and James. A proud graduate of Denfeld High School, Ralph was asked to contribute by painting a mural in the central hallway while a student. Ralph served in the United States Army as a cartographer, stationed in Germany post WWII. After his time with the armed forces, he attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later was accepted to Pratt Institute School of Architecture in Brooklyn, NY receiving his Master of Arts degree in architecture. Meeting his wife while teaching at the University of Minnesota School of Architecture, he and his wife Joan celebrated over 55 years of marriage. The two would have one child, Matthew, born in Ottawa, Ontario. Ralph's architecture was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. Many of the buildings he designed can be found throughout Minnesota as well as California and Illinois. Ralph had no signature style, instead he preferred to extract a layer of quiet eclecticism, ever alert to the possibilities of site and program. Ralph was a lifelong learner, seeking knowledge in books, periodicals, and correspondence courses. Ralph also had a pervasive sense of humor, citing numerous Dad jokes before that was even given a construct. Ralph is preceded by his parents, Robert and Ella, his wife Joan and brother James. He is survived by his son Matthew (Jude), his two grandsons, Grant and Dylan, and brother Floyd (Betty) and nephews and nieces. A private interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Wulff Funeral Home 651-776-1555 WulffFuneralHome.com