Ralph E. Younker's Obituary
Ralph Eugene Younker, 65, passed away on April 25, 2022 at his home in rural Brownstown.
In accordance with Ralph’s wishes, cremation rites will take place and there will be no services held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family of Ralph Younker. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com
Ralph E. Younker was born July 05, 1956, in Vandalia, the son of Ralph R. and Lovetta June (Troxell) Younker. At the young age of 18, Ralph enlisted in the US Marine Corp, serving his country from 1973-1977. He later married Michelle Ann LaBadie on June 13, 1997; together they shared nearly 25 years of marriage. Ralph was a truck driver but was truly a jack of all trades. He loved building race cars, riding motorcycles, drag racing, fishing; he lived life to its fullest.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Younker of Brownstown; son, Joseph Younker and wife Katlin of Dieterich; daughter, Leanne Albarella of Keizer, OR; brothers, Mike Younker of OK and Monte Younker of NV; sisters, Cherie Younker of Springfield, Satina Bradley of New Berlin, Dena Younker of Mt. Carmel, Stacy Goff and wife LeAnne of Flat Rock, Tracy Weger and husband Jeff of Robinson; grandchildren, Adlynn Atwood, Angelica Geck, and Austin Heiman; canine companion, Cookie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Melody Younker
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