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i just read this morning that Ralph has passed away.

Ralph Frederick Weller, Jr, age 60 of Beardstown and formerly of Litchfield, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital Hospice in Springfield.

He was born May 6, 1958 in Litchfield, the son of Ralph Weller, Sr. and Doris Marie Bergman Weller. He married Tina Huff Johnson on February 28, 2004.

He is survived by his wife Tina Weller of Beardstown; three sons Jason (wife Rebecca) Weller of Chatham, Joshua (wife Cara) Weller of Denver, CO, Cole Johnson of Beardstown; and a daughter Taylor Johnson of Beardstown; one grandson Gage Weller; His siblings Ronda (husband Lee) Vancil, Randy (wife Debra) Weller, Rebecca McCaully, and Bash Eccles; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ralph graduated from Litchfield High School in the Class of 1976. He worked in Information Technology for the State of Illinois for 30 years, retiring in December of 2013. He was very active and enjoyed serving in several organizations. Ralph loved riding his Harley and was a member of Harley Owners Group “HOG” in Springfield. He was President and has held every office of The American Black and Tan Coonhound Association (ABTCA). Ralph has had a Coonhound ever since he was 9, and Queen, his current Coonhound, has been a very recognized dog in the Association, and even earned many titles.
Ralph was a member of the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS). He served Master Judges, and in October of 2017, Ralph judged his 100th contest, in which he received a special award. He is also a Representative for KCBS which ensures “fair and impartial experience” throughout a KCBS contest. Ralph was very instrumental with his knowledge, and in helping, with the Beardstown Main Street “Blues Brews and Barbecue” contest. He had a great joy for each organization he participated in. Most importantly, he loved spending every minute he had with his family which included traveling with his wife and children to each of the connected 48 states.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorials have been suggested to Ralph F. Weller, Jr. Scholarship Fund benefiting both Kansas City Barbecue Society and The American Black and Tan Coonhound Association. Condolences may be left online at www.colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.

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Sure am sorry to here this. I've known Ralph for many years and served on boards with him. He and I both loved BBQ and Harold Ballie B&T's.

I'm sad to hear he's gone. It's another sign that we're all getting older. RIP my friend.

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I'm also sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. Now I will pray for his family in their grief. Ralph will be missed!

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Really sorry to hear of this, always enjoyed visiting with Ralph throughout the year; I will truly miss him along with many others.

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Tie them when you get to the big oak,we will all be along soon.. Prayers to the family.

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I had the pleasure of meetin Ralph several years ago, always had a good hound at the end of his lead and very nice guy. Prayers go out to Family. He will definetly be missed.

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RIP Ralph. Prayers go out to the family.

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RIP Ralph , prayers up to family. Glad I got to visit with Ralph at B and T days this year, could tell his time was close, he was as upbeat as one could expect. He will be missed, he did a lot for the B and t association and all the members.

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RIP Ralph, Prayers up!

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Prayers up for the weller family!

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If you are wanting to make a contribution to the scholarship following is the information:

Ralph F Weller, Jr Scholarship Fund benefiting both Kansas City Barbecue Society and The American Black and Tan Coonhound Association (ABTCHA)

In Care of: Colwell Memorial Home
515 S State St
Beardstown IL 62618

Or

West Central Bank
122 S State St
Beardstown, IL 62618


Ralph will be truly missed he was a true Black and Tan Houndsman and truly loved his breed and his breed association. Thank you for your service and RIP our friend we will care on in your honor and memory

A donation will be made to the Scholarship fund by the ABTCHA

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i remember the first time i meet Ralph and really got to know him and it was in Wasson at black and tan days and little did i know that would change my life the next thing i knew i was on the board of directors you will be missed my friend.

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RIP Ralph...what a great guy to have known!!

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RIP Ralph. Another good man gone to soon.

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