Ralph Sheern
Funeral Information
Home:
Garnett, KS
Date of Death:
December 17, 2011
Birthdate:
October 07, 1923
Age:
88
Funeral Service:
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 10:30 AM Holy Angels Catholic Church, Garnett, KS
Visitation:
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett, KS
Interment:
Holy Angels Cemetery, Garnett, KS
Biography
Ralph Harold Sheern, Jr., age 88, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at his home in Garnett.
He was born on October 7, 1923, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Ralph Harold Sheern Sr. and Rose (Clauser) Sheern. He graduated from Garnett High School. Ralph then attended Kansas University, graduating in 1948. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946, as a line officer aboard the U.S.S. Gallatin in the South Pacific. He was discharged as a Lt. in 1946.
Ralph was united in marriage to Martha Ann Neal on July 28, 1944, in Garnett, Kansas. This union was blessed with five children.
He worked for a few years as store manager at Western Auto; and office manager at the Garnett Medical Clinic for 30 years with Dr. Dougherty; Dr. Leitch; Dr. White; and Dr. Padfield.
Ralph was a member of the Kansas Medical Group Managers Association, serving as President; Rotary Club; Knights of Columbus; VFW; Garnett Racing Association; Library Board and City Planning Commission. Ralph was a basketball coach for Holy Angels School; Marriage Encounter Instructor; and instrumental in starting the Holy Angels Cemetery Fund. One of his hobbies was playing cards.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Rose Sheern; his wife, Martha Sheern on January 5, 2010; his daughter, Christine Sheern in 1970; his brother, James Eugene Sheern in October 1944; and his sister, Marilyn Powelson in December 1997.
Ralph is survived by his son, Doug Sheern and wife Cindy of Abilene, Kansas; three daughters, Ann Jones and husband Tom of Hiawatha, Kansas; Nancy Reeve and husband John of Los Angeles, California; and Terry Singer and husband Randy of Garnett, Kansas; a brother, Pat Sheern of Holton, Kansas; a sister, Rosalee Myers and husband Ron of Augusta, Kansas; Eleven grandchildren and Fifteen great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at the Holy Angels Catholic Church, burial to follow in the Holy Angels Cemetery. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to the Garnett Public Library or the Holy Angels Building Fund.
He was born on October 7, 1923, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Ralph Harold Sheern Sr. and Rose (Clauser) Sheern. He graduated from Garnett High School. Ralph then attended Kansas University, graduating in 1948. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946, as a line officer aboard the U.S.S. Gallatin in the South Pacific. He was discharged as a Lt. in 1946.
Ralph was united in marriage to Martha Ann Neal on July 28, 1944, in Garnett, Kansas. This union was blessed with five children.
He worked for a few years as store manager at Western Auto; and office manager at the Garnett Medical Clinic for 30 years with Dr. Dougherty; Dr. Leitch; Dr. White; and Dr. Padfield.
Ralph was a member of the Kansas Medical Group Managers Association, serving as President; Rotary Club; Knights of Columbus; VFW; Garnett Racing Association; Library Board and City Planning Commission. Ralph was a basketball coach for Holy Angels School; Marriage Encounter Instructor; and instrumental in starting the Holy Angels Cemetery Fund. One of his hobbies was playing cards.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Rose Sheern; his wife, Martha Sheern on January 5, 2010; his daughter, Christine Sheern in 1970; his brother, James Eugene Sheern in October 1944; and his sister, Marilyn Powelson in December 1997.
Ralph is survived by his son, Doug Sheern and wife Cindy of Abilene, Kansas; three daughters, Ann Jones and husband Tom of Hiawatha, Kansas; Nancy Reeve and husband John of Los Angeles, California; and Terry Singer and husband Randy of Garnett, Kansas; a brother, Pat Sheern of Holton, Kansas; a sister, Rosalee Myers and husband Ron of Augusta, Kansas; Eleven grandchildren and Fifteen great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at the Holy Angels Catholic Church, burial to follow in the Holy Angels Cemetery. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to the Garnett Public Library or the Holy Angels Building Fund.
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Russ and Margie Bunnel
2011-12-18 00:28:17
Sorry for you lose. Ralph was such a wonderful person He always had a smile and kind word. We will miss him.
Mike & Helen Norman
2011-12-18 03:36:57
A loss of a great man. Treasure those precious memories. God Bless
Chris Rockers
2011-12-18 05:25:41
Terri: I remember My Mom being on the church group "Parish Renewal Group" with your parents. She always had a good time with them and they made alot of good memories together. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Ralph will live on in your happy memories of him.
Chris Rockers
2011-12-18 05:25:45
Terri: I remember My Mom being on the church group "Parish Renewal Group" with your parents. She always had a good time with them and they made alot of good memories together. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Ralph will live on in your happy memories of him.
Susan Wettstein
2011-12-18 18:41:58
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Terri and Randy, and your family. Your dad was a sweet man and he touched so many lives. God give you peace during this difficult time. - Susan and Don
Frank and Connie ( Feuerborn) Wittman
2011-12-18 20:05:50
Our sympathy on your loss. Ralph was such a gentle man. He loved his family very much. God was so kind to take Ralph home to spend Christmas with Martha and Chris. God bless you all.
Peter Schumann and Theresa Warner
2011-12-18 20:48:50
Terry and Randy, There will be a hole in my morning walk now, where Dad's paper was. So sorry for your loss. Theresa
Mike and Judy Rues
2011-12-19 00:06:34
Terry & Randy, Your Dad was well known and respected in the community as well as at Holy Angels Church. He will be missed by all who's lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the Sheern family.
Marsha (Ohmes) Peterson
2011-12-19 03:54:51
Ralph was always such a nice loving person. Fond memories growing up, being with Chris at her house and family. He will be missed by many. Incredible man.
Nancy Schuster
2011-12-19 14:43:10
Terry and Randy, Your Dad will be missed. Ralph always had a smile and said hello; so friendly.
The Mikesell's
2011-12-19 15:31:42
Sorry for your loss Terry & Randy. Let us know if you need anything neighbors.
Tom Dougherty
2011-12-19 16:15:07
I have rich and warm memories of Ralph! He was such an admirable man. Our family is better for being a part of the Sheern family.
My warmth to you all.
Tom
Debbie Powls Wilper
2011-12-19 18:56:00
Ann, Nancy, Doug and Terri, so sorry to hear this news but I'm sure your dad is at peace and has been reunited with the love of his life and Chris. I always enjoyed visiting with him and I'm sure nothing has been the same since he lost Martha. Prayers and sympathy to all of you as you go thru the coming days.
Debbie Powls Wilper
2011-12-19 18:56:00
Ann, Nancy, Doug and Terri, so sorry to hear this news but I'm sure your dad is at peace and has been reunited with the love of his life and Chris. I always enjoyed visiting with him and I'm sure nothing has been the same since he lost Martha. Prayers and sympathy to all of you as you go thru the coming days.
David
2011-12-19 19:41:57
Mr. Sheern was a great man. I always looked up to him with admiration. To me, he exemplified honesty, hard-working integrity and loyalty. He must have been a loving husband; the marriage between Mr. and Mrs. Sheern always seemed solid. And I can imagine the warmth and tenderness they enjoyed together. I remember times when I was quite small our families were together enjoying meals, laughing, playing together. I particularly recall watching Wizard of Oz in the spring with Sheern children, though all were older than me. I am grateful these memories and friendships continues.
In a way, Mr. Sheern was like an uncle to me, and at times, like a second father to my older siblings. We trusted Mr. and Mrs. Sheern very much.
My hope is that Doug and Ann, Nancy and Terry, along with their spouses will continue to treasure the memories of love and devotion from both their mom and their dad and that the grandchildren and great grandchildren will likewise treasure the legacy of Mr. and Mrs. Sheern.
Marna Sutton Riddle
2011-12-19 23:49:33
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mom (Betty Sutton) and I have enjoyed visiting with him at the 41ers lunches. Mom and I hope to be at either the visitation or the service, weather permitting. (Mom doesn't like getting out in bad weather.) Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed by many.
Marsha (Ohmes) Peterson
2011-12-20 01:47:47
Astory that truly tells of Ralph's character. In 1966, my brother, Randy passed away. Ralph came to console my parents and took my dad out for a walk. None of us ever knew what was said but I know words of wisdom and a shoulder to lean on was there. In 1970, when Chris passed away, my dad, Bernie Ohmes, went to Ralph and another walk happened. Two caring men helping each other through the sorrow of loosing a child at a young age. Later, in 1977, when my mother passed away, Ralph and my dad took another "walk". I only wish I knew what words were exchanged as Ralph helped my father go through his sorrow. I thought the family would like to know how much this still means to me.
Denny Davis
2011-12-20 01:50:09
Ann, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Denny Davis, Class of '65
Harold Denchfield
2011-12-20 02:09:28
I am a class mate of Ann's. Just wanted to offer my condolences. It is always hard to lose a parent. I lose both of mine over the years and I still miss them.
Ron and LaNell (Katzer) Hager
2011-12-20 02:56:24
Another hero has passed but he lives on through his family. So very sorry for your loss. Your Dad will be greatly missed by many.
Chuck & Kathy Wittman
2011-12-20 17:03:35
We were so saddened to hear about your loss. Ralph was such a wonderful man and we loved our many visits we have had with him. We will miss him
Larry & Sandi Peine
2011-12-20 21:06:46
To Ralphs family we are so sorry for you lose - he was a very fine person and will be missed by alot of people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cindy Williams
2011-12-20 23:03:34
Ralph and Martha were such great friends of my parents Chuck and Joan Williams. I remember my parents 25th Wedding Anniversay. I was 12. They help me plan the event and surprise them. Ralph was such a kind soul. He will be terribly missed!
Stephanie Tuschhoff
2011-12-21 00:56:46
This one's for you Grandpa... Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk, KU!!!!!!
Kent Howerton
2011-12-21 05:00:11
I just heard earlier today that Ralph passed. Ann, Nancy, Doug & Terry, we grew up across the street from each other. When your Mom Martha passed last year, and my Mom Pearl passed earlier this year, I thought it was the passing of an era. But now that your Dad Ralph is gone, it truly is. All of you (and your Uncle Pat - who was there also back then) truly are an extremely important part of my past, and my life. All of you, and Ralph and Martha, always will hold a special part in the middle of my heart. Cookies, anyone? And do you want some milk, also? Love you all.
JoAnne Platt
2011-12-22 07:42:48
All of the community will miss this very fine gentleman and the lovely gentle woman who were so integral to the area. There are so many stories regarding lives they touched, and the ways their influences helped others. They will always be thought of with loving memories by those who knew them.
Sue (Riley) Stringer
2011-12-22 15:00:43
Terri, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I enjoyed my years of working with him at the Medical Center and he taught me a lot about the business world. I always enjoyed the gatherings at your folks' home during our Christmas parties and the rich, rich chocolate desserts you Mom always served. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fred and Jane (Rockers)Johnson
2011-12-22 21:30:56
Fred and I send our sincere sympathy to the Sheern family. I saw Ralph and Martha off and on growing up since Marilyn Powelson was my aunt. I worked with Martha at the hospital years ago and reconnected with her and Ralph while she was at Golden Heights. They were both such kind, gentle people, always smiling and interested in how you were doing. Our sympathy and prayers.