Ralph Weikel

Ralph Roger Weikel, age 84, of Black River Falls, WI was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on November 6, 2025.
Ralph was born on April 9, 1941, in Arcadia, WI, the son of Roger and Eleanor. He would meet his soulmate, Loudene, while working on a farm. On February 6, 1960, Ralph and Loudene married. Together they settled in Black River Falls and welcomed the addition of 2 sons to their family, Rick and Randy.
Throughout his years, Ralph worked on cranberry marshes, spent time as an over-the-road truck driver, and later owned and operated his own welding business. Ralph wasn't one for big crowds or long conversations – he was happiest with his family by his side and work to keep his hands busy.
Ralph is survived by his sister, Marilyn (Buzz) Hemstock; sons, Rick (Leslye) Weikel and Randy Weikel; grandchildren, Melissa Herold, Cullin Weikel, Hannah (Joey) Schmitt, Dustin Weikel, Blake Weikel, TJ Larkin, and Chris Larkin, and Sara Johnson; great-grandchildren, Addison, Braeden, Wesley, and Grace; and nieces and nephew, Deb (Jay) Hemstock, Linda (Curt) Dougherty, and Jim (Jenna) Hemstock. Ralph will also be fondly remembered by numerous friends, cousins, and family members.
Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Loudene and parents Roger and Eleanor.
A small funeral service for Ralph will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Torgerson's Funeral Home at 11:00 AM, with burial at Riverside Cemetery. Friends and family are invited for visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of service. A luncheon at American Legion will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Jackson County Animal Shelter.