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1SG Ralph Eugene Schultz
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1SG Ralph Schultz Obituary
A Celebration of Life Service for 1SG Ralph Eugene Schultz, ARMY, (Ret), 83 will be Wednesday September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with full military honors rendered. Bro. Ted Denny will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until the hour of service.
Ralph was born on July 26, 1942 to Edward and Pearl Schultz in Stevens Point, WI. He passed away on September 20, 2025. Ralph retired from the United States Army and then again from the Civil Service. When not spending time with family, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially bowling.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Chester Schultz and Jerome Schultz. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Opal Earlene Schultz, daughters, Sheila (Mike) Ratliff and Wendy Smith, grandchildren, Shelby (Bryan) Maudlin, Justin (M'Kenzie) Smith, Seth Ratliff, and Sara (Chuck) Crawford, great- grandchild, Jordan Maudlin, and many nieces and nephews.
Please visit Ralph's online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with his family.
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Jerry Hazlett
September 22, 2025
I worked with Ralph at Fort Campbell from the period 1989 through December 2006. He was a gentle soul who never met a stranger. He was a dedicated civil servant and he always looked for ways to make his department more efficient and effective. Rest in peace First Sergeant.
Laura Alley
September 22, 2025
My heart goes out to you Sheila and your family, stay strong in your faith that he is now with the Lord and will always be with you.
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