Herman "Tuffy" Ralls

Herman "Tuffy" Ralls was born March 17, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard Herman and Marie (Tucker) Ralls. He was their third child. He passed from this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the age of 88 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Wilson) Ralls, who passed away on the 31st of January, 2016. They were married for 62 years. His youngest daughter, Angela Ralls passed away on March 10th, 2018. Also preceding him in death were his parents, his oldest brother, Louie Ralls and his older sister, Ethel (Ralls) Hasfield. He is survived by his oldest daughter, Rhonda Ralls Boyd and his middle daughter, Lisa (Mike) O'Neal. He is survived by 5 grandchildren, Marc (Amy) Sheffer, Nikki (Jason) Landers, Terra (Kip) Lyerla, Lindsey (Mitchell) Kennard, and Brett (Amanda) Huckstep; great grandchildren, Aaron Sheffer, Brooke Sheffer, Shea Landers, Reid Landers, Gracey Lyerla, Lauren Lyerla, Mason Lyerla, Easton Lyerla, Jace Huckstep, Jack Huckstep, Kohlton Deitrich, Ava Huckstep, and Katie Huckstep. He is survived by his siblings, Carol Ralls, Suetta Burris, Richard Ralls, Harold Ralls, James Ralls, Elizabeth Ramage, Charles Ralls, Melvin Ralls, Joe Ralls, Mike Ralls, Barbara Sullivan, and Linda Eudy. Most people knew Herman by his nickname Tuffy. He was a hard worker from a young age. As a child he worked in their garden and milked the cows. As a young man he worked pumping gas, he worked at the ice plant in Anna, he worked at the Anna Quarry, he worked at the Anna Fire Department, and then began his final career as an ironworker from which he retired. He had a tremendous work ethic and was an honest man. He enjoyed sports. In his younger years he was a pitcher on a fast pitch softball team. He was an avid fisherman. He and Shirley spent many days and nights fishing. He also liked to hunt rabbits and squirrels. He enjoyed playing cards. Many would have seen him watching his grandkids and great grandkids playing sports. He was one of their biggest fans! A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at The Blue Boar Hall, 820 Kratzinger Hollow Rd. Cobden, IL 62920. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request those attending bring a copy of a photo of Tuffy and a written memory to share with others and for a memory book.