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Ralph Herman Schmidt

31 Jan 1917 – 29 Oct 2001

Birth31 Jan 1917
Death29 Oct 2001
CemeteryNew Hope Cemetery
Monroe , Platte County , Nebraska , USA
Added byDon on 25 Nov 2007
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23096181

Bio

Son of Nicholas & Emma (Janssen) Schmidt. He was baptized on March 25, 1917 at Zion Lutheran Church in Platte Center, Nebraska. He attended Wattsville School. He was a member of Wattsville church before it closed and moved to Monroe. On July 3, 1939, he married Esma Truelove in Monroe. Ralph worked on the construction of the Monroe and the Brady, Nebraska Powerhouse's. He and Esma lived in Brady for 1.5 years before moving back to Monroe. Ralph joined the US Army on February 19, 1943 and was honorably discharged on November 5, 1945. He was a PFC in the 110 Medical Battalion. He received 5 campaign ribbons: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. After returning from the service, Ralph worked at the Monroe Elevator, D.H. Ziegler for 9 years and for 28 years for the Monroe Powerhouse. He was a member of the Monroe Fire Department for 20 years and had served on the Monroe Town Board. He was a charter member of the American Legion, Swanson Post 322 of Monroe for 56 years, a lifetime member of the VFW in Columbus and attended the Monroe Methodist Church. He was a great fan of the Atlanta Braves and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He also loved to go hunting and fishing. For the past five years, Ralph lived at "The Meadows" in Norfolk and enjoyed his family and friends. Ralph is survived by: Daughter - Kathleen (Michael) Gardner - Norfolk, NE Sister - Hazel Swanson - El Sobrante, CA Grandson - Caleb Gardner - Norfolk, NE Grandson - Micah Gardner - Norfolk, NE Sister-in-law - Kay Schmidt - El Cerrito, CA Many Nieces and Nephews Ralph was preceded in death by: Father - Nickolas Schmidt Mother - Emma (Janssen) Schmidt Wife - Esma (Truelove) Schmidt Sister - Laura Johnson Brother - John Schmidt Brother - Walt Schmidt Brother - Ed Schmidt Brother - Alfred Schmidt Brother - Bill Schmidt Brother - Wood Schmidt Brother - Alvin Schmidt

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