Ralph Schnurbusch

FARMINGTON, Mo. -- Ralph J. Schnurbusch passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Parkland Health Center at the age of 90.

He was born in Perryville, Missouri, on June 19, 1929, to the late Louis and Theresa Gebhardt Schnurbusch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Velda Moore Schnurbusch; his son, Craig Schnurbusch; and six siblings.

Ralph proudly served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. He was the former vice president of Capital Supplies. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, American Legion Post 416, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5896 and Elks Lodge 1765.

Ralph was a current board member for Ben Nor Apartments. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf, and belonged to the SEMO Seniors Golf Club. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his children, Sharon (Ray) Clover of Farmington, Pam (Mike) Bowling of Coolidge, Arizona, Kim (Bill) Payne of Farmington, Lori (Michael) King of Farmington, Jill (Keith) Mitchell of Farmington, Scott (Lisa) Schnurbusch of Valles Mines, Missouri, Beth Nielsen of Lavergne, Tennessee, and Tim (Coye) Schnurbusch of Jackson; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and one on the way; sister-in-law, Alice Schnurbusch of Perryville; and many nieces, nephews, friends and golf buddies.

A memorial visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. March 14 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10 N. Long Ave. in Farmington. Inurnment will follow at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd., St Louis, MO 63108.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Parkland Health Rehab.

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Cozean Memorial Chapel and Crematory in Farmington is in charge of arrangements.