Ralph H. Prinster, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the age of 83. Loving husband of the late Mary Ellen Prinster (nee: Rothermich); dear son of the late Harry and Melbourne Prinster; devoted father of Ellen (Richard) Gordon, Margaret (Glenn) Newsom, John (Diane) Prinster, Karen (Douglas) Macalla, and Marybeth Kohlfeld; cherished grandfather of Lindsey and Weston Gordon, Adam (Karlene) and Ross Newsom, Christine Prinster, Michelle (Jared) Beucke, Clayton, John, and Connor Macalla, Kyle, Bradley, and Emily Kohlfeld; dear great-grandfather of Ella and Caroline Beucke and Ethan Newsom; dear brother of Don (Delores) Prinster, Janet (Roger) Wilhelm, and Mary Ann Vick; and loved by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ralph was a Realtor and Independent Fee Appraiser. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and was an avid golfer, photographer, fisherman, and card player. Ralph also proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice or American Cancer Society.