Ralph Leabo

Ralph Thomas Leabo passed away unexpectedly on May 9th, 2021 in Fargo, ND. Ralph was born on December 4, 1989 in Sioux City, Iowa to Kelly Jo Thomas and Mark Leabo. He grew up and attended schools in Grand Forks and West Fargo. He enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles. He was always on the look-out for a new project. Ralph was friendly, energetic and outgoing. He had a smile that could light up a room. He enjoyed meeting and visiting with new people. With his smile and charm he made many friends. Ralph loved to be outdoors. Fishing was his passion. He found peace and solace on the banks of the Red River. He would fish for hours and would catch-and-release many fish. Over the years, he fished there often enough that he probably caught the same fish twice. He also enjoyed the other area rivers and lakes on his search for the best fishing hole. Ralph was truly a free-spirit. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his father, Mark; his sisters Mandy, Alexandria and Samantha, all of Fargo; Grandmother, Karen Leabo; nieces, Aiysha, Jemma and Isabella; nephew, Noah and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kelly Jo Thomas; his sister, Ashley Leabo; and grandparents, Vernon Leabo and Betty and Ralph Thomas.