Ralph James Schwartz
Ralph J. Schwartz, 71, of Union, KY, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 27, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. Ralph worked as a business manager for Cincinnati Bell for 26 years and in retirement, he worked as a shuttle bus driver for the Hilton Hotel in Florence, KY for 13 years. He was known for his wonderful personality, his love of all sports, traveling with his wife of 50 years, Gayle, and spending time with his family. Ralph, a graduate of Thomas More College, was a brilliant scrabble and trivia player and he thoroughly enjoyed storytelling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Marjorie Schwartz; and his father-in-law, Edward Schwarberg. Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Gayle Schwartz (nee Schwarberg); his children, Lori Schwartz, Jason Schwartz, Gwynne Schwartz, and Bethany (Aaron Gilbert) Schwartz; his mother-in-law, Rose Schwarberg; and his siblings, Ed Schwartz, Deacon Nick (Debby) Schwartz, Mary Jo Schwartz, and Dr. Jim (Dr. Erin) Schwartz. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Drew, Kelcie, Henry, Fin, and Oliver; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 10:00AM-12:15PM at Linnemann Funeral Homes in Burlington, KY. Mass of Christian Burial will follow the visitation at 1:00PM at St. Paul Catholic Church in Florence, KY. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Oliver’s Autism fund at gofundme.com. Online condolences to: www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.
Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington 1940 Burlington Pike
BURLINGTON, KY 41005
St. Paul Catholic Church 7301 Dixie Hwy
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: (859) 371-8051
St. Mary Cemetery (Ft. Mitchell)
Address: 2201 Dixie Highway Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017Ralph James Schwartz
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Sorry for your loss
My sincere condolences to family and friends. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in God’s promise to soon “swallow up death forever” and “wipe away the tears from all faces”. (Isaiah 25:8) Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” For more on the hope from the Bible please visit www.jw.org.
Sympathy
Gayle&Family,
Prayers & Sympathy to you and family!
Cindy & Don Walz
Breakfast Buddy
Ralph & I met at Cincinnati Bell in 1970. We stayed friends for nearly 50 years. For many years we regularly (& I mean very regularly) got together for breakfast. During these times we would chat about many things, mostly sports- although family was the second most popular topic. He was a devout family man who loved each of his kids and grandchildren, and of course his precious high school sweetheart who was his wife for 50 years. I already miss him very much.
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