Ralph Kinzel, age 72, died peacefully on December 24, 2018 after suffering from a number of illnesses for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Marjory (nee McAvoy) Kinzel. He is survived by his loving wife Merry (nee Skelton), sons James and Lawrence; stepson Christopher Teter; grandchildren Michael, Ashley, Amber, Alyssa, and Nicholas; great-grandson Daniel; brother Steven (Lynn) and sister Marjory (Manuel) Ayala, many nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends. Burial will be private and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements made at Woodlawn Funeral Home Forest Park, IL