Ralph Leroy Bandelow Obituary
The memory of Ralph Leroy Bandelow of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on August 17, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Ralph farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Ralph is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul F. Bandelow and Alma A. Bandelow (Voelker); his brother Marvin; his brother-in-law Calvin McGuire; and his daughter-in-law Stephanie Bandelow.
He is survived by: his children, Brian Bandelow of Mountain Home, AR, Vickie Caldwell (Rodney) of Clancy, MT, Tracie Placher (Kyle) of Edwardsville and Marsha Bandelow of Decatur; and his sister Eloise McGuire of Altamont. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
