Ralph Schunk

Ralph John Schunk was born March 2, 1921 on the family farm in Bashaw Township to John and Lucy (Hickel) Schunk. Ralph farmed all of his life in Bashaw Township where he also raised a small herd of cattle. He retired in 1987 and moved to an apartment in Springfield. Ralph later moved to Gil Mor Haven, then to Gil Mor Manor in Morgan. He was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield and enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins, traveling on the tour bus, and watching car races. Ralph also enjoyed playing cards, watching wildlife, and eating any kind of pie. Ralph Schunk died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Gil Mor Manor in Morgan at the age of 93 years. He is survived by sister Bernadine Mathiowetz of Morgan; nieces- Joanne (David) Simonsen of Morgan, Luann Hammerschmidt of St. Cloud, and Lavonne (Mark) Gilbertson of Burnsville; and nephew Kenneth (Deborah) Mathiowetz of Morgan. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Delores Hammerschmidt; and nephew Thomas Hammerschmidt. Visitation 9:30 am - 10:30 am Thursday, February 5, 2015 St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Springfield, MN 112 West Van Dusen Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 10:30 am Thursday, February 5, 2015 St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Springfield, MN 112 West Van Dusen Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information St. Raphael's Catholic Cemetery Address not given Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087