Ralph Swartz

Ralph Lee Swartz, formerly of Derby, KS, died January 27, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ. He was born September 19, 1938, to Jason and Bessie Swartz in Sharon Springs, KS. In 1961 he married Julietta Marlene Korf. She died in 1981. In 1984 he married Lois Ann Wittich who died in 2016. He is survived by his sister, Virginia, and brother, Harry; his children: Marcelene (Rudy) Palacios; Michael (Kim) Swartz; Kristina (Jim) Mahoney and Christopher Swartz and eleven grandchildren. He is also survived by Lois Ann's children: Ann (Daryl) Hamlett; Patti (Michael) Kelly; David (Julie) Wittich and Darryl (Cindy) Wittich and eight grandchildren. In addition, there are sixteen great-grandchildren. Ralph never met a stranger and he loved sharing the good news of Jesus. Hiking and square dance were favorite pastimes. Within his RV community, he was a walking partner, cribbage player, and project helper. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore Ave. Derby, Kansas 67037 on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 10:30 am. Inurnment will occur at a later date.

A memorial has been established with the Hereditary Neurological Disease Centre (specializing in Huntington's Disease), 9300 E 29th St N, Ste 350, Wichita, KS 67226.