Ralph Bruns age 92 passed away January 21, 2012 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born September 22, 1919 to the late William Henry Bruns and Alta (Harness) Bruns. Ralph was also preceded in death by his only sibling Allison Bruns, his brother.Ralph was a long time business man in the area and owned and operated an auto parts facility until his retirement. In his later years, Ralph served on the Board of Directors for a local bank.Visitation for Ralph will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Interment will be alongside his parents and brother in Woodlawn Cemetery in Desoto, Missouri. Memorial may be directed to the American Stroke Association.