Ralph M. Bromm, 93, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Ralph was born March 13, 1932 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Casper "Cap" and Mary (Seessengood) Bromm. He married Marilyn Kermicle on November 7, 1954, and she preceded him in death on July 30, 2025.

Ralph was a perfectionist farmer with straight rows made only by John Deere equipment. He raised crops, cattle, and kids. Ralph was a dedicated Christian, and he never missed church services and activities. He was a collector of guns and antiques, and he loved to garden and share his produce. Ralph and Marilyn were known for gifting candy during Christmas, and that, too, was subject to perfection.

Ralph is survived by his daughter, Nancy Morris and husband Jackie of Olney; son, Bruce Bromm and wife Cathy of Olney; daughter, Julie Rusk and husband Randy of Dundas; daughter, Carol VanBlaricum and husband Brian of Noble; grandchildren, Molly (Kenny) Volk, Maggie (Mica) Rist, Rylan (Amy) Rusk, Hilary (Stephen) Cecil, Kristen (Nick) Kocher, Katie (Brandon) Bailey, Beau (Leah) VanBlaricum, Brock (Josie) VanBlaricum; step-grandchildren, Jackie (Angel) Morris Jr.; grand dog, Buster; great grandchildren, Emery, Ely, and Mia Rist, Turner Volk, Braeda and Madden Rusk, Jagger and Jett Cecil, Jaxon, Zoey, and Marley Kocher, Isla, Genevieve, and Annelise Bailey, Carter, Taylee, and Elsie VanBlaricum; step-great-grandchildren, Michaela (Caleb) Wilson and Adam (Laynee) Morris; step great-great-granddaughter, Hadley Oliver, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brother, Floyd Bromm; 5 sisters, Alberta Cooley, Virginia Leist, Edna Emelene Monaco, Esther McClure, and infant sister, Ethel Elsie Bromm.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney has been entrusted with arrangements.

Visitation will be held for friends and family from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.

The funeral service will be held for Ralph at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the funeral home.Interment will follow at Dundas Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL