Ralph Dwayne Stilson

Ralph Dwayne “Jim” Stilson, 85, of Cheyenne, died on June 8, 2020 in Cheyenne.
He was born on June 10, 1934 in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Jim retired as a firefighter with the City of Cheyenne after serving from 1960-1995. Jim worked for the UPRR were he became a machinist. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict purifying water for the troops. After his returned he continued to serve in the Army reserves. He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason. Jim was a life member the Shriner's where he was commander of the legion of honor 1978. Jim continued as a Jester and was an avid supporter of the Shriner's Children Hospital and a Life Member of the Elks Club.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne Stilson; sons, George Bowen (Elizabeth) and Mike Stilson (Cathy); grandchildren, Harleigh, James, and Nicholas; Heather sister, Georgie Diehl and her children, Gene (Kim), Roger, Joni (Nick), Charlotte, Mike, and Jimmy; sister, Sharon Crerar and her children, Shelly and Tracy; sister, Kathryn Stilson and her children, Snydi, Jesseca, Falena, and Leona.
Services will be Monday, at 10:00 a.m., at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel with a reception to immediately follow at The Gathering Place.
Friends may contribute to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.