Kieffer, Ralph W.Beloved HusbandFather, GrandfatherAge 75, of St.Paul died December. 24, 2004. Preceded in death by his parents, Francis & Eliza Kieffer, step-son Robert Mann. Survived by wife Helen; son Joe (Eileen) Kieffer; stepchildren, Edwin (Diane) Mann, Patty Michaels & Carey Thompson; grandchildren, Sheena, Scott & Brandon Kieffer; step-grandchildren, Jeffery & Jolene Michaels, Tiffany & Brian Thompson; sister Jean (Sylvester) Fox; brother Harold (Alyce) Kieffer; many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM, Wednesday, 12/29/04, at St. Peters Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 9-10:30 AM Wednesday at the church. Burial at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.Mattson Funeral Home & CremationService 651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com