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1947
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2020
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Ralph Schmitt Obituary
St. Joseph - Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at St. James Catholic Church in Jacobs Prairie, MN for Ralph Schmitt, age 72, who died Friday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will continue Saturday morning one hour before the service at the church.
Ralph was born on July 19, 1947 on the family farm in Jacobs Prairie, MN to Alphonse and Anna (Kraemer) Schmitt.
Ralph was a truck driver for Nash Finch Company for over 30 years. He liked to fish, loved his German ancestry, classic cars, spending time with his grandkids, and restoring John Deere tractors. Donating blood was important to him and he donated over 18 gallons to the American Red Cross.
He is survived by his partner, Julie Bieber: children, Kerry (Chris) Flynn, Aaron (Shawn), Kelly (Brian) Lassi; siblings, Darlene (Roger) Klein, Elmer (Jane), Jerry (Barb+), Marvin (Ilene); grandchildren, Taylor, Morgan, Kiana, Kyla, Grace, Samuel, and Avalyn.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to thank the American Cancer Society/Hope Lodge, Visiting Angels, and Quiet Oaks Hospice House for the care and compassion shown to Ralph.
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February 7, 2020
My Dad and Ralph were very good friends. They had many good stories and laughs together. Shared many practical jokes between each other. He was always a kind person. He will be missed by all who knew him! Rest In Peace
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Derek Cunningham
February 6, 2020
From the Cunningham family, We knew Ralph for a long time. My dad enjoyed his time with Ralph at work and all the work outings. Having lost my dad two years ago I know how devastating it is. Hold on to the good times. The Cunningham family is very sorry for your loss. Hoping better days are around the corner
Jon Helm
February 4, 2020
I will always cherish the talks Ralph and I had over the fence, he was a great neighbor and will be greatly missed!
Ed and Kathie Pluth
February 2, 2020
Ralph had a unique sense of humor and, while he had a serious side, he was fun to be around. Our sympathies to his family and Julie.
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