Ralph W. Ruble, 74, of Peoria, IL and formerly of Washington, IL, died at 3:01 am Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on April 14, 1948 in Washington, IL to Leslie and Vera Vogelgesang Ruble. They preceded him in death along with 1 brother, Jerome. Ralph is survived by 1 niece, Kristine Oekel, and 3 cousins; Willamine Schuck of Washington, IL, Victor Vogelsang of Harbinger, NC, Chad Vogelsang of New Smyrna Beach, FL and numerous second cousins. He was a 1966 graduate of Washington Community High School and worked as a bicycle mechanic at L.D. Ruble and Sons. Cremation Rites will be accorded and a graveside service will be at 1 pm Monday, August 22, 2022 at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Pastor Jim Gorby will officiate. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.