Ralph Burress, 82, of Washington passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1934 in Tennessee the son of Oder and Etter Burress. He married Donna Bussell December 8, 1956 in Lincoln, NE. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, five grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren along with one brother and one sister. Ralph worked at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis then Caterpillar Tractor for many years retiring in 1994. Cremation Rites have been accorded A time to celebrate his life will be Monday, December 26th 2016 at the Washington American Legion, 211 Legion Rd, Washington, IL. Notes of condolences may be sent using www.masonfuneralhomes.com.