Ralph Conrath

Ralph H. Conrath, 72, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, September 12, 1953, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at EverVella of Swansea, IL.

Ralph worked for many security companies. He was a member of Signal Hill United Methodist Church in Belleville Illinois, Signal Hill Fire Department and NRA life member.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents: Norman and Dixie, nee Price, Conrath

Surviving are his:

• Wife: Deborah, nee Renth, Conrath of Belleville, IL
• Children:
  • Shannon (Terry) Bowman of O’Fallon, IL
  • Benjamin H. Conrath of Belleville, IL
  • Anthony L. Conrath of Edwardsville, IL
•  Sister: Margaret (Joseph) Vallowe of Berea, OH

Special Thanks: The family would like to express appreciation to Heartland Hospice and EverVella for their compassionate care toward Ralph.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Missouri Military Academy, Fireman’s Relief Fund or Signal Hill Fire Department.

Visitation: Visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois. There will be a Fireman Walkthrough at 5:30 p.m.

Services: Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. LaRon Stover officiating.