Ralph Kenton Beals, 88, of Stewardson, IL passed away at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL with his loved ones by his side.
Ralph was born on September 4, 1931, in Cincinnati, OH, the only child of Nate and Lela (Augenstein) Beals. Ralph and Gladys Gentry were united in holy matrimony on May 14, 1955, in Toledo, and were blessed with 64 years of marriage. Ralph began working in the Automotive Industry in 1967 and was still actively working until his final days. He owned and operated Beals Ford in Stewardson, Beals Ford in Shelbyville and Interstate Motors in Vandalia. He truly enjoyed working, NASCAR racing, and western movies.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Gladys Beals of Stewardson; five children: Vickie Beals of Stewardson, Mike (Teresa) Beals of Stewardson, Tim (Susan) Beals of Strasburg, Jim (Sandi) Beals of Charleston and Christy (Reid) Molzen of Sullivan; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Brummerstedt Funeral Home in Stewardson. Private graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Stewardson Cemetery with Pastor Gary Fortkamp officiating. Memorials may be made in Ralph's name to the Mercy Project, Inc. %Dr. Robert Burris, 927 S. Durkin Dr, Ste A, Springfield, IL 62704.
Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story in Ralph's honor at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.
VisitationFriday, February 28, 2020
4:00 PM 2/28/2020 4:00:00 PM - 7:00 PM 2/28/2020 7:00:00 PM
Brummerstedt Funeral Home 326 East Main Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
Brummerstedt Funeral Home 326 East Main Street Stewardson 62463 IL United States
Location Stewardson Cemetery Final Resting Place 2700 E
Stewardson , IL 62463
2700 E Stewardson 62463 IL United States
Memorial Contribution
Mercy Project Inc.
%Dr. Robert Burris
927 S. Durkin Drive Ste A
Springfield, IL 62704
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