Trivoli – Ralph Northrup, 99, of Trivoli, passed away at 11:49 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Farmington Country Manor. He was born on January 22, 1921 in Trivoli to Hugh and Mary (Schneider) Northrup. He married Dorothy Downing on March 16, 1947 in Hanna City, IL. She preceded him in death on November 2, 2017.
Ralph was also preceded in death by his parents; two children, Janet Watkins and Rollin Northrup; three brothers, Roscoe, Archie, and Leroy Northrup; and six sisters, Bessie, Fern, Jessie, Gladys, Eva, and Leatha.
Surviving is one son, Danny (Sharon) Northrup of Trivoli, two grandchildren, Tiffany (Nate) Blasa of Grafton and Dustin Northrup of Mapleton, and three great-grandchildren, Clark, Grant, and Sophia.
Ralph worked as a farmer. He was a member Penn Ridge Lutheran Church and the Glasford American Legion Post 35. Ralph enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, working on machines, woodworking, and spending winters in Florida with his wife.
Ralph served in the United States Army during World War II.
Due to COVID-19, private graveside service will be held at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Mapleton, IL. Rev. Jim Reed will officiate. Memorials can be made to the Glasford American Legion Post 35 or the Greater Peoria Honor Flight. Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Homes in Farmington, IL is in charge of arrangements. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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