Ralph Allen Farmer, 86. Savannah passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his home in Savannah, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 5, 1936 to Robert & Martha (Smith) Farmer.  He married Mary Rose Warner in Savannah, MO on August 16, 1958 and she preceded him in death in 2011.

Ralph was a veteran of the US Army from 1961-1964. A member of Dick Munkres American Legion Post 287, Savannah Masonic Lodge #71, Scottish Rite, York Rite, High-12, and Savannah Order of Eastern Star #223. He was a former mayor of Savannah 1977-1979.

Ralph retired from GTE after 25 years of service and later worked at Sam's club.

Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, bird hunting, gardening, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and a cold Pepsi.  Ralph enjoyed being outside sitting on his porch and waving to the passersby.

Ralph is survived by three daughters; Brenda Kerns of Savannah, Linda (Olen) Reed of Gower, and Laura Farmer of Savannah; three grandchildren, Allen (Shannon) Kerns, Logan (Sierra) Reed, and Lauren (James) Bylewski.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Son in Law Robert Kerns, siblings Ruth (Vernon) Swan, Richard, Roy (Donna), Rex, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerry and Charlotte Warner.

Memorial Visitation and family receiving hours will be Friday, September 2, 2022 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home in Savannah.  Memorial Services will be Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 2:00pm at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home in Savannah.  Private family inurnment will be in Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, MO. At a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Andrew County Senior Center.