Paul "Ralph" Moore Jr., 83 of Granite City passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born February 9, 1943 in Granite City to Paul Moore Sr. and Thelma Louise (Malone) Moore.  He married Janet Bull on February 29, 1964 in Granite City.

He was a member of Granite City Steel Mill's Hot Rod Association.  Ralph retired as a machinist after 37 years of service and had a fulfilling second career with Al's Automotive.  He was a member of the AFL-CIO machinist union and he enjoyed rebuilding cars, NASCAR and motorcycles. Ralph was a also a member of St John Lutheran Church in Granite City.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet Moore of Granite City; daughters, Jennifer (Ian Lanius) Moore of Richmond Heights, MO, Jada (Don) Copeland, Whitney Moore and Britney Moore all of Granite City; sons, David Moore of Granite City and Christopher (Theresa) Moore of Edwardsville; 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; sister, Donna Jean Moore of Maryland Heights, Mo; sister in law, Frances Misukonis; brother in laws, Thomas (Beverly) Bull and Robert (Pamela) Bull and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Paul Moore III.

A memorial service will be held from 4 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2026 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Madison County Humane Society.

Online guestbook available at www.wojstrom.com.