Ralph Wayne DeClue, 70, of De Soto died Dec. 10, 2025, at his home. Mr. DeClue was the owner of Ralph's Auto Body. He loved animals. In his free time, he enjoyed collecting, tinkering and scrapping things, watching old Westerns and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Born June 15, 1955, in De Soto, he was the son of the late Earl F. DeClue and Helen Louise (Wilburn) DeClue.
He is survived by his partner: Cheryle Ann Murray of De Soto; three sons: Jerome Murray of Bonne Terre, Wayne DeClue of High Ridge and Michael Autry of De Soto; three daughters: Melissa Autry of Sacramento, Calif., Jessica (Devin) LaPlante of De Soto and Jessica DeClue of Fletcher; two brothers: Ed (Kendra) DeClue of Wellington, Fla., and Larry (Linda) DeClue of De Soto; and grandchildren: Julia, Madison, Paxton, Beatrix, Angelina, Killian, Penelope, Nevaeh, Allison, Michael, Sophia, Mackenzie, Joseph, Ezekial and one more on the way.
He was preceded in death by four brothers: Steven DeClue, Kenny DeClue, Clovis DeClue, and Earnie DeClue; and a sister: Debra DeClue.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks, officiated by Pastor Ryan Sutton. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto.