Ralph E. Grider, 87 of Anchor, IL passed away 6:12 AM March 21, 2026 at his family home in Anchor, IL.

Graveside Services will be 11 AM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL with Brock Eckert officiating. There will be no visitation.  Calvert Funeral Home, Argenta, IL is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Ralph was born July 23, 1938 in Argenta, IL the son of James Eldo “Pin” and Faye (Higgins) Grider. He married Albertha Krall. He later married Karen (Mullins) Miller.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Grider, Mahomet, IL; children, Karla (John) Kendall, Chatham, IL; Kerwin (Vicki) Grider, Weldon, IL; Karen (Terry) Friend, Nokomis, FL; Rhonda Benter, LeRoy, IL; eight grandchildren:  David Kendall, Springfield, IL; Alex (Krystal) Grider, Bloomington, IL; Ben (Raissa) Grider, Bloomington, IL; MacKenzie (Seth) Naber, Marquette Heights, IL; Wesley Friend; Kyle and Jack Benter, LeRoy, IL; and Brody Miller, St. Peters, MO; two great-grandchildren:  Zelda Grider and Yuna Grider, Bloomington, IL; siblings:  Nancy Grider-Griswold, Argenta, IL; Linda (Terry) Taylor, Forsyth, IL; and Ron (Brenda) Grider, Argenta, IL; and mother-in-law, Nellie Mullins, Mahomet, IL.

Ralph was preceded in death by his former wife, Albertha Grider; son, Kent D. Grider; stepson, Donnie Miller; brothers, Duane Grider, Jack Grider, Norman Grider, and Charles Grider; and sisters, Shirley Prackel and June Koehler.

Ralph loved driving semis and was a member of the Teamsters Local #26 in Danville, IL.  He was an avid fan of racing especially NASCAR.  Most of all, Ralph was a loving family man who adored his grandchildren.