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Ralston

In Loving Memory

Ralston, James K.

March 21, 1939 - July 31, 2025

James K. Ralston passed away on July 31, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by his family at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 10 days. Born on March 21, 1939, to Kelly Henry and Anna Ralston (nee Augustine), he was raised in south St. Louis along with his brothers Ron and Charles, and sisters MaryAnn and Janet. James was a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area.
Beloved husband of 58 years to Linda Ralston (nee Mason). James was the father of Stephanie Lynn (David) Hunnius, Kelly James (Amanda) Ralston, and the late Brian Kelly Ralston. James was a devoted husband, father and father-in-law who took immense joy in being a grandfather to his two grandsons, Matthew David and Jeffrey Andrew Hunnius.
On February 10, 1980, Jim and Linda, together with their children, became members of Peace Lutheran Church where their affiliation since has remained.
James worked for the Anheuser-Busch Company for 35 years and retired in 1999. He was a member of Beer Bottlers Local 1187 where he served as a union officer, trustee, business agent, and Secretary-Treasurer.
James was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

The family will welcome visitors from 10 am-1pm followed by a service to celebrate James’s life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Kutis Funeral Home-South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129. At a later time, James will have his final resting place in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
James will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in the name of James K. Ralston to: Peace Lutheran Church Youth Servant Events, 737 Barracksview Road, St. Louis, MO 63125.

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5 thoughts on “Ralston, James K.”

  1. Gone too soon, Jim you taught me how to drive, took me to the Fox theater to see. Gone with the wind, cardinal ball games, nice restaurants, I still have the booklet that came with the show. You were kind, giving and generous to a fault.
    My deepest heartfelt sympathy Linda, Stephanie, Kelley and family.

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  2. My sweet Uncle Jim (the most caring, giving, loving man I was so lucky to know .) I was blessed to have him as an uncle. I will love and miss him everyday. He loved his entire family and we all loved him.

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  3. We have known a True Class Act!!
    You swept my sister/friend, Linda,
    off her feet!! …always sending flowers
    to her and taking her special places!
    I was blessed to be in the wedding and
    a life long friend! You were a true
    man among men…kind, gentle, caring,
    funny, and generous! We miss you.
    We love you, and God blessed us with
    Your friendship! Don and Brenda
    Always in our hearts!

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