Ralph Peter Talken Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ralph Peter Talken, 76, of Troy, Missouri passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Parklane Care Center in Wentzville, Missouri. He was born on October 23, 1939 in Chamois, Missouri the son of the late Peter Francis and Mary E. (Wuelling) Talken. Ralph was united in marriage to Frances, on June 1, 1963 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos, Missouri. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Frances Talken of Troy; one son, Scott Talken and wife Paula of Camdenton; five sisters: Leanne Schaben and husband Mike of Koeltztown, Denise Kliethermes and husband Leon of Taos, Alice Kempker and husband Cletus of New Bloomfield, Loretta Huber and husband Richard of Quincy, IL, and Marianna Rogers and husband James of Rockford, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Ky Gerard Talken, three brothers, Glennon Talken, Ramon Talken and Leo Talken and one sister, Helen Hasty, who passed on November 9, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church located at 7319 Route M, Taos, MO 65101, with Fr. Wayne Boyer officiating. Interment will be held at the St. Francis Xavier Church Cemetery in Taos, Missouri, at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Earthwise Industries or Community Opportunities of Troy, Missouri, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com or www.kempermillardkeimfamilychapels.com.

Ralph Peter Talken

October 23, 1939 - November 12, 2015