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Ralph Schmidt Obituary

Schmidt, Ralph Kenneth
Ralph Kenneth Schmidt, age 74 was born in Milwaukee, March 11, 1937 and went to heaven April 21, 2022. He is survived by and was a godly and loving husband to, Beverly (Wilson) for 51 years, a father of four children Louise Schmidt (Husser), Janet Schmidt (Kelsey), David Schmidt and, Daniel Schmidt, grandfather to nine and great-grandfather to four. His sister, Jane Leistikow and brother, Arthur Schmidt and many other extended family also survive. A memorial service celebrating Ralph's life will be held Saturday, May 7 at 11:00am at Grace Bible Church. He gave all he had to each and loved his God, his wife, his family, and his country.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 4, 2011.

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May 10, 2011

am so sorry for your families loss. May the "God of comfort" (2 Cor. 1:3) provide you with all the necessary support, thru the words contained in his Word that you need at this most difficult time.

May 7, 2011

Dear Beverly and family,

My deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your husband, father and brother. I know he'll be missed here on earth, although we know he's happy in heaven. God Bless, Jane Loveland

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