Ralph Kevin Ellebracht

Ralph Kevin Ellebracht, 67, of Blackwater, Missouri passed away surrounded by his family Thursday, February 8, 2024, at University Hospital.

Visitation for Ralph will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Tuesday February 13, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Recitation of the rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. with Father Mark Smith officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pilot Grove.

Ralph Kevin Ellebracht was born February 21, 1956, in Boonville, Missouri, the son of Joseph and Mary (Foeller) Ellebracht. Ralph married the love of his life Rita Ann Young September 19, 1981, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, swimming, hunting, farming, tractor pulling and caring for animals. Ralph loved his calling as a farmer and a mechanic; he could fix anything. Ralph was also a history buff, if he was asked a history question chances were he knew the answer. Ralph was a loving husband and father and will be so dearly missed.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary Ellebracht. He is survived by his wife Rita Ellebracht of Blackwater, daughter Sarah Broyhill, his son-in-law Jason Broyhill, brothers Gary, Dave, Charlie, and Joe Ellebracht, and sisters Rita Thomas, Diane Betteridge, Jenny Alpers, Clare Flamank and Marie Ivnik and his many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions are suggested to SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School. 

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