Ralph Tatge Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ralph Tatge of Stronghurst, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ralph left this world on January 1, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Tatge and Ida Schultz Tatge; his daughter Louise Gregory Carlson (Vincent Carlson); his siblings, Ruth Hess, Lois Shelangouski, Louise Carlson, Donald Tatge and Howard Tatge; and his great grandchild Eli Matte.

He is survived by: his wife Darlene Hustead; his daughters, Jennifer Schaley (Ron) of Stronghurst, Carol Gardiner (Don) of Bloomington, IN and Barbara Leatherwood (Michael) of Mineral, Virginia.; his grandchildren, Brendan Schaley, Krista Forbes, DeeAnn Tate, Jana Nelson, Mark Gardiner, Alison Matte, Alex Gardiner, Alan Gardiner, Justin Leatherwood, Brooke Tanner and Joy Leatherwood; and his siblings, Edwin Tauge and Aleen Boyden. He is also survived by 30 great-grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Banks & Beals Funeral Home - Stronghurst (301 S Mary St, Stronghurst, IL 61480). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Stronghurst Christian Church (401 S Broadway St, Stronghurst, IL 61480).

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Oakwood Estates Retirement Village, Stronghurst Christian Church and Stronghurst - Raritan Volunteer Ambulance Service.