Ralph Scheiwe

Ralph Elmer Scheiwe, age 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away February 22, 2026, at Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne. Mr. Scheiwe was born in New Haven, Indiana, on February 2, 1932, to the late Christ E. Scheiwe and Flora E. (Lattz) Scheiwe. He graduated from Woodburn High School in 1950 and entered into the United States Army where he honorably served his country from 1952-1954. He first married Jeanette Albersmeyer on November 28, 1952. She preceded him in death July 13, 2002. He later married Elizabeth Jane Hockenberry on September 25, 2004, and she also preceded him in death September 15, 2007. Lastly, he married Beverly DeWitt on August 30, 2008. Beverly preceded him in death November 6, 2023. Ralph was a manufacturing engineer with ITT for 34 years. He was member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 330, Fort Wayne.

Survivors include:
Son, Donald and Sandra Scheiwe of Kennesaw, Georgia.
Son, Gregory and Amy Scheiwe of Sarasota, Florida.
Daughter, Karen and Greg McDonald of Huntsville, Alabama.
Son, Kevin and Judy Scheiwe of Pittsboro, Indiana.
Son, Kent and Susan Scheiwe of Coldwater, Michigan.

15 grandchildren including Chris (Melissa) Scheiwe, Travis (Megan) Scheiwe, Kyle (Melis) Scheiwe, Kirk (Jessie) Scheiwe, Andrew Scheiwe, Heather (Jacob) Hammond, Kathryn (Evan) Price, Craig Stuck, Kerianne (Justin) Wright, Logan (Sara) Scheiwe, Megan McCarty, Laura (Craig) Warmke, Hannah (Luke) Thompson, Marta (Chuck) Wysong, and Sarah (Jake) Petrisin.
30 great grandchildren including Colton, Taylin, Bowen, Theo, Finley, Ryan, Cameron, Braxton, Kaedan, Sailor, Willow, Isabella, Connor, Victoria, Abigail, Tessa, Lucia, Silas, Clara, Warner, Lena, Eli, Eva, Maria, Teresa, Violette, Lila, Henrik, Kayce, and Sofia.

Sister, Arlene (Melvin) Krueckeberg of New Haven.
Brother-in-law, Dale (Iris) Albersmeyer of Owasso, Oklahoma.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church 7710 East State Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
A funeral service will be held Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with visitation at 10:00 AM prior to the service.
Burial will take place at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial donations to St. Peter's Lutheran Church.