Charles Paul Ralston

Charles Paul Ralston 83, known to friends and family as Chuck passed away July 29, 2024 while being treated for Stage IV lung cancer at Kaiser Permanente Roseville.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Victoria Ralston , son, Erik Ralston, daughter in law, Ryoko Ralston, granddaughter, Chikako Ralston, sister/Alice Worsley, niece/ Jennifer Worsley and grandniece/ Claire Drury.

Chuck was born on March 5,1941 in Huntington Beach, California to Paul and Eula Ralston. The family lived in San Diego. At age 3 Chucks Dad let him turn the wheel on the siren for air attacks on the coast of California and Chuck loved telling that story. In 1951 the family moved to Sacramento, California. Chuck attended Pope Avenue school 1951-1955. He lived a life pursuing all the adventures a boy experiences such as biking , hiking, swimming, fishing, camping and was in the Boy Scouts where he worked on achieving Eagle Scout status.

1955-1959 Chuck attended La Sierra Highschool. In 1961 Chuck joined the USAF. After basic training he was stationed for four years at Edwards Air Force Base, California. It was during this time he attended school for jet aircraft unconventional propellants and received a certification as a fuel specialist.

In 1965 Chuck was honorably discharged and secured employment at McClellan Airforce Base in Sacramento, California as a flight mechanic. During the next 33 years he became a F111 fuel specialist and in the latter part of his career traveled as an investigator to aircraft crash sites. He retired and joined his wife Victoria in residential real sales in Sacramento. They worked as a team until 2018.

Chuck was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and dearly loved his family and was proud to be the patriarch. He loved a good joke and he had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed taking life in stride. He was a kind and generous hearted man who was always willing to help a friend in need. He had a passion for the sea and the mountains and spent time cruising the Sacramento River with his family in their Sea Ray. He loved sharing life with his family and friends. He never refused a good wine or an excellent meal. He enjoyed listening to music, especially contemporary jazz. He never tired of offering his two cents while listening to the political pundits.

He will be deeply missed by all who had the opportunity to know and love him.

There will be a celebration of life in the Spring of 2025. Details to be announced soon.