Ralph was born on March 22, 1928 and passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Ralph was a resident of Alexis, Illinois at the time of passing. He was raised and educated in Alexis and graduated from Alexis High School in 1946. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Alexis Presbyterian Church and the Viola Masonic Lodge. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Alexis Presbyterian Church. Interment with Military Honors will be in Alexis Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Alexis Fieldhouse, Alexis. Visitation at the Alexis Fieldhouse from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on April 24, 2019.