Retired Lt. Col. Ralph G. Beckwith, 79, Leavenworth, died Monday, April 19, 2021, at home.

Beckwith was formerly with Headquarters, 35th Infantry Division.

Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, April 30, at St. Francis de Sales Church, 900 Ida St, Lansing, with Fr. William McEvoy as celebrant. Burial will follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery.