He was born April 28, 1949 in Bloomington to Ralph D. and Virginia (Robison) White, Sr. He married Patricia Baker, April 10, 1971 in Peoria. She survives along with two daughters: Angie Saal of Bettendorf, Iowa, Cindy (Troy) Gruber of Bartonville, three grandchildren: Maddie, Lexie, Rachel, two sisters: Kathy (Bob) Forgason of Washington, JoAnn (John) Kahl of West Terre Haute, Indiana, and one brother, Cary (Liz) White of Rockford.
Ralph was a Vietnam War Army Veteran. He worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for almost 40 years retiring in 2009. He was a member of the Washington VFW, and avid Bears fan, and loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no public services at this time. Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the March of Dimes or to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
Please view Ralph's obituary at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com
