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Ralph Schmollinger Obituary

Schmollinger, Ralph Eugene FREEHOLD, N.Y. It is with immeasurable grief and sadness that the Schmollinger family announces the passing of our beloved Ralph Eugene Schmol linger "Smokey" of Freehold, N.Y. on June 8, 2009. Born in Wee-hawken, N.J., son of Eugene and Ria (Pflanz) Schmollinger, Ralph lived for most of his life at Pleasant View Lodge in Freehold. He was a prominent member of the community, serving at times as a member of the Greenville Board of Education, president of the Rotary Club, and founding member of the Pleasant View Wednesday Night Men's' League, in addition to his local business interests. He was an avid golfer, softball pitcher and skier, as well as a licensed professional pilot and scuba diver. He cherished his friendships and his annual trips to Atlantic City. He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Brumell); his sons, Erik and Randall; and his brother, Robert. He was loved by all who knew him, and his memory will be treasured forever. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81, Greenville, NY 12083. Friends may call at the funeral home prior to the service from 3 to 7 p.m. His family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the African Orphans' Education Fund at 53 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2009.

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Marguerite & Fred Flood

June 24, 2009

Barbara & Family -
We just heard the sad news regarding Ralph. Please accept our deep sympathy. We enjoyed the last few years at class reunion events sharing some time with you and he. He will always be remembered by us as a true gentleman.

Madeline Barthelme

June 16, 2009

To the Schmollinger Family,

We are very sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. Pleasant View Lodge was our summer home for many years (many years ago), and we will always treasure the great memories those trips provided. Ralph and Bob especially helped make us feel at home.

Lapeinta, Nelson and Barthelme families (formerly of Brooklyn, NY).

Tim and Diana Thompson Cox

June 14, 2009

Barbara and family-

We are very sorry of hear of Ralph's passing. We fondly remember the day of our wedding at Schmollingers. You and Ralph and the family made sure our day was perfect! Ralph was a wonderful guy.

The Rev. Jerry Adinolfi

June 12, 2009

June 12, 2009

To Ralph's Family and friends:
I knew Ralph in high school and considered him a friend and a good athlete. He had a great smile and was a friend to many; he was an easy person to like. We will see him again in the Kingdom. But we will sure miss him here. Peace,

Jerry Adinolfi
GCS 1959

Meg Moore

June 12, 2009

I am so very sorry that Ralph is gone.
I know what a big loss it is. You are in my thughts and prayers

June 11, 2009

To Barbara, RJ, Erik, and all of the Schmollinger family,
With our deepest sympathy on your loss. He'll be fondly remembered as a helluva nice guy!

Mary Stiefel and Jason Vollmer

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