Jerry Dean "Ralph" Kinstler's Obituary
Jerry Dean "Ralph" Kinstler, age 58 of Pinckneyville, IL passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 2:35 a.m. in St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Ralph was born on February 11, 1953 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Kenneth Wayne and Vera Alene "Billie" (Wright) Kinstler. He had worked as a coal miner at River King Mine, Freeburg, IL and was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Pinckneyville, IL. Ralph was a sports fan and enjoyed watching the following teams, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, and Fighting Illini basketball. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Ralph is survived by a brother, Don (Mary) Kinstler of Marion, IL; sister, Marilyn Cairns (special friend, Alvin Cometto) of Sparta, IL; five nieces and nephews, Chad Kinstler of Sparta, IL, Sean Cairns of Milwaukee, WI, Josh Cairns of Sparta, IL, Kathy (Bart) Ferrero of Peoria, IL, and Sharon (Seth) Walters of Marion, IL; and seven great-nieces and great-nephews, Aaron Kinstler, Garrison Ferrero, Shane Ferrero, Elizabeth Ferrero, Noah Walters, Zachary Walters, McKenna Walters. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Lee officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to American Stroke Association.
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