Ralph Sandlin Yohe, 74, a journalist, agriculturist and authority on Islamic carpets, died December 21, 1994 in Madison, Wis., after a short illness. There will be no funeral.

Born and reared on the family farm near Mount Erie, Ill., Mr. Yohe attended the University of Illinois and served as a Naval officer in the Middle East during World War II.

He later became a journalist specializing in agriculture and animal husbandry and served as editor of the Wisconsin Agriculturist magazine.

In 1980, he co-founded Blue Yayla Akbash Dogs Inc., a leading breeder of Turkish Akbash dogs, and was president of Akbash Dogs International.

Participation in several federal agricultural commissions, and trusteeships in the Near Eastern Art Research Center and the Textile Museum brought him regularly to the District.

His interest in Islamic carpets began as a young man. Over 46 years, he assembled an important collection and wrote numerous books, including "Moroccan Carpets," published two months ago.

He also was a co-founder of the New York Rug and Moroccan Rug & Textile societies, a life member of the Chicago Rug Society, and a recipient of the Joseph V. McMullan Award for scholarship and stewardship in Islamic carpets and textiles.

He is survived by nine nieces and nephews.

Washington Times, The (DC) - Wednesday, December 28, 1994