Gary Don Ralston age 85 of Fulton, IL passed away Monday Jan. 19, 2026 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday at the Springdale Cemetery, Clinton. A family gathering on Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Pape Funeral Home, Clinton. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Gary was born on Feb. 8, 1940 in Clinton, IA the son of Charles and Rose (Edwards) Ralston. He married Carol Jo Cady on Sept. 21, 1963 in Morrison, IL. He served in the US Navy. He worked as a pipefitter with Local Union #25 in Rock Island, IL.
Gary is survived by his four children, Dan Ralston of Clinton, IA, Patti (Jim) Topham of Fulton, IL, Cyndi Walker of Clinton, IA, and Monica Silva of National City, CA; several grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Ralston of Petersville, IA and Sy Andresen of Clinton, IA; and a sister, Barb (Joe) Rychtarik of Ottawa, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Debbie, a brother, and two sisters.
