Ralph Henry Wilmsmeyer

Ralph Henry Wilmsmeyer, 79, of New Franklin passed away at his home unexpectedly Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Visitation for Ralph will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Howard Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Howard Funeral Home beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in New Franklin.

Ralph Henry Wilmsmeyer was born August 5, 1943 the son of Emil and Johanna (Stratmann) Wilmsmeyer. Ralph graduated New Franklin High School in 1961. After high school he took a job working for Jennings Meat Locker and worked there for 60 years until his retirement last year. Ralph enjoyed being outdoors, working on the farm, mowing his lawn, or just driving around on gravel roads and listening to music. Ralphs pride and joy was his family, he loved to spend time with them and go to all of his grandsons events. He was so proud of them and all their accomplishments.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Emil and Johanna Wilmsmeyer, wife Sharon Wilmsmeyer, brothers Richard and Melvin Wilmsmeyer, sisters Mildred Wilmsmeyer and Rosalie Schupp, sister in law Helen Wilmsmeyer, and brothers in law Jerry Watson and Gilbert Schupp. He is survived by his son Jeff (Christa) Wilmsmeyer, brother Hugo (Donna) Wilmsmeyer, sisters Ruth Watson and Helen (Darrell) Oser. He also leaves behind two grandsons Clayton and Connor Wilmsmeyer and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family respectively request memorials to the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Association in New Franklin. 

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