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Ralph Schneider Obituary
Ralph J. Schneider, 82, of the Town of Sheboygan, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Ralph was born July 13, 1931 in Manitowoc County to the late Jerome and Leona (Schad) Schneider. He attended St. Isadore Catholic Grade School and Kiel High School. On August 22, 1953, he married the former Maxine Meyer. She preceded him in death on July 8, 1990. Ralph served his country in the United States Army from October of 1955 until October of 1957 and in the Army Reserves until October of 1961 before receiving a honorable discharge. He worked at Kohler Company for forty years before retiring in 1994 as a foreman in the foundry. He served as Town of Sheboygan Supervisor since 2005. Ralph was very active in the International Lions Association. He joined the Lions in 1994. He served in several leadership positions and helped found the Town of Sheboygan Lions Club. He served as the president of the Sheboygan Area Eye Bank, also transporting corneas to the Madison Lions Eye Bank, and was the 27-B1 Election and Nominating Chairman. His 15 trips with the Lions Mission to Mexico to distribute eye glasses were very rewarding. Ralph received many awards from local, state and national Lions. He was presently a member of the Sheboygan Noon Lions Club. Ralph was also a member of St. Dominic Parish in Sheboygan.
Ralph is survived by two children, Lori (Roger) Schneider, Stevens Point and Steven (Anita) Schneider, Sheboygan; one brother, Eugene (Connie) Schneider, Whitelaw; one sister, Carol (Tom) Greenwood, Naples, FL and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Anton and Mayme Meyer, one sister, JoAnn (Marlin) Voss, one brother, Paul Schneider, three brothers-in-law, Paul Fisher, Kenneth Meyer and Glenn Meyer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ralph on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church (2133 N. 22nd Street, Sheboygan) with the Rev. Philip Reifenberg officiating. Friends may call on Friday, at the church, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Committal will follow at the Garden of Peace Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Lions Pride Endowment Fund of Wisconsin, Inc. or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Schneider
Robert Newton
February 15, 2014
Sorry to her of Ralph's passing, He was a a great Lion, we will all miss him.
Ron & Jackie Shively
February 3, 2014
So, so sorry we missed the funeral for Ralph, we want to send our sincere condolences to the family. We enjoyed all of our missions to Mexico with you.
Sue Wilfert
February 2, 2014
Lori and Steve, My deepest sympathy to both of you, and your families, at this very difficult time. Your very sweet parents were like my second set of parents growing up and I have so many fond memories of all of us spending time together. May your memories bring you comfort and help you through the days ahead. I'm so sorry that I missed the opportunity to see you at the funeral as I first heard the very sad news today. My prayers are with you.
Love,
Sue
January 31, 2014
We got to know Ralph when we started our business in the town of Sheboygan 13 years ago, we will miss him as a friend and a customer, he always had a nice smile and kind words. May he rest in peace.
Our sympathies, Jim & Diane Shufflebotham
January 31, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ralph's family. I worked with Max many years ago and have remained friends with Ralph. Will miss him on the trips to Keshena. KAREN & BILL WAGNER
January 31, 2014
Carol so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. I know you loved him very much and will miss him. Even though I never met him I feel like I knew him from the many times you talked about him. My sincere sympathy to the entire Schneider family Love you girlfriend and thinking of you.
Karen Wissman
Mike & Pam Konen
January 31, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with Ralphs family and Steve & Debbie who were very close to Ralph. God bless all of you.
Kris and Patti Henning
January 30, 2014
Lori and Roger,
Please know that while we may not be physically present at the service, you have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
John Wagner
January 30, 2014
Ralph will be missed by all
We will miss all his jokes at the town board meetings. Rest in peace.
Don and Judi Olson
January 30, 2014
Lori and Roger, Judi and my thoughts are with you as you got through this tough period. It is hard to lose loved one. Don
Steve and Debbie Casper
January 30, 2014
Our sincere sympathy to the family of our dear friend, Ralph. He was the best friend to us that any person could be. He always went above and beyond to help us out in any way he could. He was a very giving man with a huge, soft heart, who will truly be missed by all who knew him. We will treasure all the wonderful years we had with him and all the memories that we made. We feel truly blessed to have had him as a close friend. A part of us is missing without him! We love and miss you, Ralph.
Terry Kloppenburg
January 30, 2014
Prayers for healing Lori, Steve and family.
John Loiselle
January 30, 2014
Ralpf,you were a wonderful guy with a great sense of humor.You will be missed by many!It was an honor to serve you at Friars !
bill lohr
January 30, 2014
Lori and Roger, I am sorry to hear of your loss, take care you are in our thoughts
lori and jim
January 30, 2014
it was nice to talk to ralph steve and debbie ralph was always a very nice person glad we met him at friars our thoughts to the family
David Prigge
January 30, 2014
I came to know Ralph from his dealings with our office as a customer. Over the years, he became someone I looked forward to seeing. Always a smile and some kind of story. He was a joy to deal with and our office staff will truly miss him. Thoughts go out to his entire family and especially my classmates Lori and Roger.
Amber Froelich(Meyer)
January 29, 2014
My favorite memories were spent with you and Maxine at your house...playing withe the awesome toys and hanging out in the basement.. land the wonderful meals and family get together a gone bur nor forgotten.. RIP
Lisa Maigatter
January 29, 2014
Rest in peace Ralph was so nice to have known you Steve& Debbie over the years always dressed nice was a pleasure to see you 3 come in friar tucks green street etc loved your sense of humor and I'll miss those Hugs gonna miss you my friend
Susan Wheeler
January 29, 2014
In remembrance of Guiding Lion Ralph Schneider. We will miss your presence.
Town of Sheboygan Lions
Dawn Salta
January 29, 2014
Lori and Steve - I am at a loss for words. I saw Ralph last year at my parents 60th wedding anniversary celebration and he was his normal joking self. My prayers are with all of you, but I believe that Maxine has him now.
Carrie Dreger
January 29, 2014
Lori, we are so sorry for your loss. I pray that you and your family will be comforted by the good memories you have of your father. Trust in the mercy of God. We are sending prayers your way.
Love,
The Dregers
January 29, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Lion Ralph's family. We will miss him, his leadership and wisdom through out 27-B1.
May he rest in peace. Amen.
Kim Hau
January 29, 2014
God bless you Ralph and may God comfort your family and friends.
Dave Van Haveren
January 29, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family of Ralph Schneider
Wes Van Haveren
January 29, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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