Ralph Ischer

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Ralph Ischer, 75, of Berwick, IL, passed away at 7:20 pm, Saturday, August 27, 2022 at his home.

He was born July 28, 1947 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Shirley and Virginia (Kirby) Ischer.  Ralph was raised and educated in Berwick and attended Roseville High School. 

Ralph married Beatrice Reem on February 14, 1987 in Berwick, IL; she survives.

Ralph lived on the family farm his whole life; he loved to farm. 

Surviving Ralph is his wife, Bea Ischer of Berwick, IL; his siblings, Larry (Marilyn) Ischer of Monmouth, IL, Dean (Ellen) Ischer of Little York, IL, Duane (Woodie) Ischer of Raleigh, NC; and several cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.Cremation rites have been accorded.  A celebration of life will be at a later date.  Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Western Illinois Animal Rescue (WIAR) and can be sent to the funeral home.  McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL, is in charge of the arrangements. 

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