Ralph Ball

Ralph Ball, 67, of Kahoka, Missouri died Monday, January 14, 2013 at his home in Kahoka. He was born April 24, 1945 in Keokuk, Iowa the son of Francis and Leota Uhlmeyer Ball. Ralph farmed all his life in the Clark County area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working and helping people. He had the gift of gab and loved tormenting and teasing people especially his family. He is survived by four sons, Tony Ball and his wife Tina, Tommy Ball, Troy Ball and Bryan Ball and his wife Nikki all of Kahoka, nine grandchildren, Nick Ball, Randi Hardy, Anthony Ball, Timothy Ball, Nichole Hamilton, Lacy Ball, Aaron Ball, Tiffany Burgess and Cheyanne Raleigh and numerous great grandchildren, his longtime companion, Rita Sherwood of Kahoka, two brothers, Marion Ball and Kenney Ball and his wife Carla all of Kahoka and two nephews, Keith Ball and his wife Tabitha and Jarrod Ball and his wife Deanna and their families all of Kahoka. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Danny Ball, grandson, Derrick Ball, two great granddaughters, Felicity and Taylor Ball. According to his wishes there will be no services or visitation. Private family burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Northeast Missouri and may be mailed to the Vigen Memorial Home 278 West Main Kahoka, Missouri 63445.