Ralph William Fleck, Jr., 76, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024.
He was born October 25, 1948 in Savannah, Missouri to Ralph William Fleck, Sr. and LaDonna (Haddenham) Fleck.
Ralph served his country in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.
He married Joan Charlene Keck. They later divorced but remained friends.
Ralph was a welder at Gray Manufacturing for nearly 40 years before retirement.
An outgoing guy, Ralph enjoyed being around people and entertaining them. He also enjoyed doing yardwork and tending to his vegetable garden.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Shelly Renee Fleck; infant son, Michael Fleck; and grandchildren, Shaytan Fleck, Syeliss Pansza, and Aubrey Fleck.
Survivors include his children, Brian Fleck, Cara Pansza, and Jonathan Fleck; and grandchildren, Garrett Fleck, Ethan Fleck, Isaac Pansza, and Delainee Fleck.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service.
