Contributed By: Deborah Puschkar

The Falmouth Outlook, Pendleton Co., KY (Published: 02 Aug 2005)

 
Ralph Edward Schlueter, 77, of Peach Grove, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at St. Luke Hospital East, Ft. Thomas, KY. Born on September 18, 1927 in Demossville, KY, he was the son of the late Alex and Cora Belew Schlueter. Ralph was united in marriage on March 10, 1951 to Betty Barnard.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sue Layne Schlueter, brother, Winston and sister, Wilma Schlueter. He worked for Thiemann Brothers in Cincinnati Ohio and retired from Reis Concrete in December of 1990 and has resided on Hwy 154, for the past 45 years, on a farm well known as “Ralph’s Ranch”. A faithful member, Sunday School Teacher, Deacon past Sunday School Superintendent, plus assistant softball coach of 2nd Twelve Mile Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Betty Barnard Schlueter, Peach Grove, KY, daughter, Pam Mains, Alexandria, KY, brother, Randall Schlueter, Butler, KY, sister, Beulah Elrod, Foster, KY, two grandchildren, Mike Mains, Taylor Mill, KY, and Bridget (Chris) Yelton, Butler, KY.

Services were held on Friday, July 29, 2005 at 2nd 12 mile Baptist Church in Peach Grove, KY. officiated by Glen Chasteen, Ron Chastain and James Conrad, under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home. Music was provided by David Barnard, Fran McKenney, Sonja Barnard with Betty Sydnor playing the organ.

Pallbearers were Larry Bradbury, Tom Middleton, Rick Schafer, Ardell Brandenburg, Allen Pape, Lee Turner, Gary Turner, and Mike Barnard. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Roseberry, Hank Roseberry, Jack Gallagher, Delbert Cox, Billy Corbin and Johnny Eshman.

Interment took place in the Peach Grove Cemetery, Pendleton County, KY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the 2nd 12 Mile Baptist Church Building Fund, 5793 Hwy 159, Butler, KY 41006 or Gideon Int’l. Falmouth, KY 41040