Ralph Stear

Ralph R. Stear, 61, of Peoria passed away at 6:00pm Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on October 27, 1952 in Peoria the son of Everett O. and Katherina P. Guenthert Stear. Surviving are two brothers Roman (Carol) Stear of East Peoria and Ronald Stear of Peoria. One nephew Barry (Sheri) Stear of Santee, CA. three great nieces Haylie Stear, Jayna Stear and Lanae Stear also of Santee, CA. He was preceded in death by parents. He worked for BNSF railroad for several years. He also worked construction as a building renovator, as well as working for Best Buy, Target and most recently at Wal-Mart all in Peoria. Ralph was young at heart being a life long bachelor he enjoyed most sports, especially auto racing, drag racing and custom cars. He was a collector of die-cast cars, hot wheels and other toys also enjoying assembling plastic models. Ralph gave the gift of life by being an organ donor. Cremation Rites have been accorded with no services scheduled.