Ralph Louis Keck, 90, of St. Jacob, IL born Tuesday, February 23, 1932 in Troy, IL and passed at his home on Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2022.

Ralph was a member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.  He served his Country faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked for many years delivering Oil in the area and farming.  The past 30 years he and Doris have been snow birds in Melbourne Beach, FL where Ralph enjoyed playing Euchre 5 days a week and taking his opponent's money with a smile, when not playing cards he was known as the Shuffle Board King, he was an avid Cardinals fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnim and Esther (nee Fruitger) Keck.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Doris (nee Paul) Keck whom he married August 9, 1958 at the Worden Lutheran Church, Worden, IL; his children, Brian (Teresa) Keck of Edwardsville, IL, Rodney Keck of Bethalto, IL, Brenda Keck of Balwin, MO and Michael (Catherine) Keck of Edwardsville, IL; his grandchildren, Patrick (Megan Brase) Keck , Taylor Capelle, Katie Keck, Nate and Danielle May, Nicole Wilkinson and Lauren Kissinger; 5 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Gene (Pam) Keck of Lebanon, IN; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Memorials may be made to Partners for Pets, Troy, IL.  Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.Richesonfh.com

A Memorial service will be held at a later date with Interment in Friedens Cemetery, Troy, IL.

RICHESON FUNERAL HOME, Troy, IL