Ralph L. Faul, 78, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 12:32 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family and friends.

Ralph was born September 24, 1946 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of Charles and Alta (Ballou) Faul Sr. On November 22, 1983 he married Paula Morgan in Dallas City. She survives.

Ralph attended Dallas City High School. He served in U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War as a Submarine Tender. Following his military service, he worked at Sheaffer Pen, Fort Madison, for a brief period, before a 30 year career at Case in Burlington, Iowa. Most important to Ralph, he served as a children's pastor for over 30 years. He was a member of the Victory Faith Church in Fort Madison. He was a train enthusiast and enjoyed swimming, gardening and especially spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Paula, one daughter: Melissa Faul of Pennsylvania; three sons: Dennis (Rebecca) Faul of Tennessee, Scott (Chelae) Faul of Dallas City and Matthew Faul of Dallas City; four grandchildren: Darren (Tiffany), Aspen, Becca and Ethan; one great-grandchild: Ruger "Rooster", and his siblings: Patricia Faul and Max Faul.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Herbert Gene Faul and Charles Faul Jr.

Cremation has been entrusted to Banks & Beals Funeral Home of Dallas City.

A time and place for a Celebration of Ralph's Life will be announced at a later date.

To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Ralph's obituary at banksandbeals.com.