Ralph Moses Wadsworth, 101, of Carlinville, IL, died at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center, Litchfield, IL on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:39 pm. He was born November 6, 1923 in Fidelity Twp, IL to Osa Lee Wadsworth & Viola Myrtie Shanner Wadsworth. He married Betty Louise Huddlestun Wadsworth on November 21, 1945 in Shipman, IL. She preceded him in death on October 12, 2024. He was retired after having been a flooring installer for Heinz Furniture and John Koster Construction.
Ralph was a veteran of the US Army after having served during WWII. Ralph enjoyed woodworking, Cardinal baseball and being with his grandchildren and family. He is survived by his children, James Ralph Wadsworth of MN, Samuel Charles (Sharon) Wadsworth of MA, Ann Lynn (John) Boehm of Carlinville, IL, John Richard (Sharon) Wadsworth of Benton, IL, Sue Ellen Hampton of Carlinville, IL, 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, great grandson, Karson Shanner, brothers, Maurice Lee Wadsworth, Milo Everett Wadsworth, Milton Ernest Wadsworth. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Carlinville United Methodist Church from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm. Memorials are suggested to Carlinville United Methodist Church, 201 S Broad, Carlinville, IL, 62626.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.