Ralph M. McKelvey of Saint Charles, MO, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Mildred McKelvey; cherished son of the late Henry and Lora McKelvey; dear twin brother of Rosalie Riddle; devoted father of Judy (David) Agnew; loving grandfather of Debra (Jim) Kiwala and Jeffrey Scott (Terry Ann) Holloran; cherished father of Karen (Grover "Jose") Perkins, Steve (Becky) Travis, Don (Maureen) Travis, and Marianne (Mike) Weaver; grandfather of Maggie, Kelly, Bea, Erin, and Justin " The Baseball Player"; beloved great-grandfather of Alex, Chris, Jeffrey, Jackie, Nick, TJ, Jamie; treasured great-great-grandfather of Aaden, Scotty, Lilly, Madi, Ryder, Joey, and Charlie. He was a beloved uncle, great-uncle, and friend. Ralph is also preceded in death by his siblings, Charles, Ruby, and Paul.
Ralph was a Moolah Shriner. He was a member of the 90th Infantry in the United States Army during WWII. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Shriners Hospital for Children.