Ralph L Marvin, beloved father, friend and neighbor passed away May 31st 2016.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 6th, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 - 7th Ave., Rock Island, where visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. Monday. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the family.

Ralph was born Kenneth Vishnauski on May 22nd, 1940 in Peoria, IL. He was adopted by Francis Claire and Mildred Marvin of Moline, IL who named him Ralph Marvin.  Ralph graduated from Alleman High School and was employed by Montgomery Elevator for 32 years and retired from Pinnacle Stanrick Corp.

On September 23rd, 1972 Ralph married Emily Fasick in Moline.

Ralph enjoyed fishing, golfing and was a master craftsman making beautiful clocks and cabinets.  He loved spending time with his grandson, Jacob with whom he was very close. In retirement Ralph enjoyed helping people locate their ancestors' graves through Find a Grave spending a lot of time at the Rock Island Arsenal and Riverside Cemetery taking pictures and uploading the information. He also enjoyed riding his bike, sometimes up to 20 miles a day.

Ralph was a great man to all who knew him and will be deeply missed.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Emily.  He is survived by his son Matt (Rhiannon), grandson Jacob, step-son Bob Fasick (Sally) and their three children Patrick, Elizabeth and Aaron.

Be at peace now Dad.