Ralph Milton Vest, 76, of Pontoon Beach passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.  He was born August 31, 1947 in Floyd, VA to Milton B. And June (nee: Barbara) Vest.  He married Betty Ann York March 19, 2005 in Killeen, TX; she preceded him in death.   Ralph worked as a combat engineer and was retired from the US Army after 20 years of service; he was a Vietnam Veteran.

He is survived by his daughter, Raquel Marie (Luke) Greene of White City, Oregon; close friend, Donna Fletcher of Hillsboro, MO; grandchildren, Alex, Hunter, Tanner and Brittney, great grandchild, Liv; and brothers, Melvin Vest of Floyd, VA and Elvin Vest of North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; brothers, Larry, Cecil and Robert Vest and sisters, Mary Conroy and Ruth Vest.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 pm. until the time of services at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Pontoon Beach.  A private burial will be the following day at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com