Ralph Schmidt

Call to Order Flowers by Phone 1-888-579-7953 Code: 2001730P Ralph "Sonny" Schmidt II Ralph Schmidt was born In Colby Kansas on January 4 1943. He passed away peacefully on October 16th 2016 At his home in Colby at the age of 73.  Ralph attended primary school in Colby Kansas, Then as the first graduating class of CCC where he helped to name the Trojans as the mascot. Later at Kansas State University where his lifelong love of the Wildcat sports began.   He returned to Colby and married Cheryl Rogge in 1969,  to this union two children were born Derick in 1974 and a daughter Ayshla in 1975.  Ralph was a hard worker and had many jobs in Colby area Including City of Colby, Gifford Hill Irrigation, PCA Of NW Kansas, and many other Jobs.  He had many interest including antiques, fishing, hunting, firearms, bowling, cards, cooking, dogs, family and having coffee friends. He was a avid fan of the Wildcats, Kansas City Chiefs and Dodgers Baseball.  He is survived by his sister Nadine Apley, and children Derick Schmidt and Ayshla Haller. Three grandchildren Ireland, Rylie and Cooper. And many nieces and nephews.  Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Lois Schmidt of Colby.