Ralph Lynn
February 5, 1944 - January 1, 2025
Ralph Lynn, 80, of Fallon, Nevada, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, in Carson City, Nevada after a courageous and tenacious battle with cancer. A beloved father and grandfather, Ralph, will always be remembered for his animated storytelling, tireless work ethic, and the belief that any building or object could be moved.
Born on February 5, 1944, in La Grande, Oregon, Ralph grew up the son of John and Maude Lynn. Survived by his youngest brother, Raymond, and preceded in death by brothers John, Roscoe, Wilson, Woodrow, Kirby, Tony, and sisters Dot, Ruth, and Noreen.
For the better part of 35 years, Ralph moved hundreds of houses and buildings across Nevada. Two of his most memorable moves were the Mustang Ranch from Mustang to Patrick, Nevada, and the Lake Mansion in Downtown Reno. After years of procrastination, he became a licensed Contractor in February 2019. When Ralph wasn’t moving houses or working on a truck, he could be found taking a long drive to anywhere without traffic.
Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family, especially long drives in the middle of nowhere, explaining the history along the drive or pointing out the buildings he moved. Ralph was happiest on the road. Deep conversations about Fresno State or San Diego State football with his grandsons made his heart equally full.
On October 28, 1967, Ralph married the love of his life, Lucille Lynn. They were married for nearly 20 years and shared three children and two grandchildren. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Michelle Riveras, and son, Ralph Lynn, as well as his grandsons Kody and Ty Riveras. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Lucille “Tootie” Lynn and his daughter Jennifer Ann Lynn.
Ralph is survived by many friends across the state of Nevada and in Sonoma County California, where he moved at the young age of 18.
Whether it be as a father, grandfather, loyal friend, or just the hardest worker around, Ralph will be sorely missed.
A service to celebrate Ralph’s life will be held on June 28 at 1:00 p.m. in Fallon, Nevada at the
Elks Lodge, 93 W. Center Street. All are welcome.
In place of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute.