Ralph George Welker Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ralph George Welker of Farmington, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 91, on August 24, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ralph George Welker to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Clarence Welker and Gertrude Welker (Anderson); his former life partner Mary Woodcock; his son Jeff Welker; his stepson Steven E. Black; and his sister Ila.

He is survived by : his wife Pat (Fresia); his daughters, Debbie Lingenfelter (Gene) of Farmington and Kay Lynn Pierson of Avon; his stepson David Black (Kelsey) of Farmington; his grandchildren, Chris Pyatt (Chad) of Trivoli, Brandy Stevens (Brett) of Elmwood, Heather Schrodt (Jason) of Banner, Jeremy Pierson of Canton, Steve Black (Maggie) of Farmington, Zec Black of Farmington, Carl Clemons (Megan) of Fairview, Lynsey and Ami; his great grandchildren, Alysha, Kylie Pyatt, Brendan, Austin, Caleb Stevens, Kaprice, Colter Pierson, Bailey (Hannah), Kaley Pierson, Taylor Johanningsmeier (Cody), Stevie D. Black, Carter, Aleeda Clemons, Bryse, Braydon Hunter and Jlynn; his great great grandchildren, Hazel, Ryder, Olivia, Julian, Jace and Cora; his brothers, Alfred Welker (Bonnie) of Elmwood and David Welker (Nancy) of Hanna City; and also Abi. He is also survived by eleven nieces, and nephews; two step-nephews, and many great- nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Farmington Rescue Squad 1100 or to the Farmington Presbyterian Church.