Ralph Lester Freimuth

Ralph Lester Freimuth, 69, of Belleville, IL, born Sunday, February 1, 1953, in Belleville, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Caseyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Caseyville, IL.

Ralph worked as an operator for Big River Zinc in Sauget, IL.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Son, Brett Freimuth
• Parents, Lester B. and Lucille, nee Boeckmann, Freimuth
• Brother, David (Ronnie) Freimuth
• Sisters:
  • Bonnie Ward
  • Cindy Freimuth

Surviving are his:

• Wife, Cindy, nee Burns, Freimuth of Belleville, IL
• Children:
  • Darrell (Candice) Papproth of Smithton, IL
  • Kirk (Kara) Freimuth of Smithton, IL
  • Bree (David) Briggs of St. Louis, MO
  • Melissa Harrison (Nick Utterbauch) of Collinsville, IL
• Brother, Rick Ferimuth of Belleville, IL
• Sisters:
  • Dianne (Roger) Mueller of Belleville, IL
  • Mary Ann Newstrom of Fairview Heights, IL
• Step-sisters:
  • Debbie Steinman
  • Sherry Hackbarth
• Grandchildren:
  • Mason Harrison
  • Eilee Papproth
  • Amyah Papproth
  • Sutton Freimuth
  • Jaxon Briggs
  • James Briggs
• Soon to be great-grandson, Ryder Lee Harrison
• Many loving nieces, nephews and cousins

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Dementia Society of America or Donor’s Choice.

Visitation: Visitation from 4- 7:00 pm, Friday, February 3, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 pm, February 3, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Msgr. Bill McGhee officiating.