Ralph Emerson Masoner, age 78, Amoret, Missouri passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was born on February 17, 1942 in Louisburg, Kansas the son of Elmer K. and Emma Faye Hogue Masoner. Ralph attended auctioneer school in Iowa and settled in Amoret in 1958.

He worked at the local elevator and had a yard mowing service. He was a member of the Amoret Christian Church and enjoyed spending time with his family. Every year around Christmas time the family would gather for what became known as Ralph Fest.

Graveside funeral service will be held 1 pm Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Sharon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Medicalodge Activity Fund or the Amoret Christian Church, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, Kansas 66040. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.