Ralph Elliott Humphrey
Ralph Elliott Humphrey, age 91, of Shelby, died Wednesday morning, September 18, 2024.
Ralph was born January 2, 1933 in Fremont, Ohio to the late Lauren H. and Kathleen Marie (Taylor) Humphrey. A graduate of Tiro High School, Ralph then served his country for two years in the United States Army. On October 8, 1960 Ralph married Lena M. Rudd and together they celebrated nearly 52 years of marriage before her passing on May 21, 2012. Growing up farming with family, Ralph then worked at Geauga Plastics prior to a career at General Motors in Ontario. He retired in 1988, following 30 years of service, from their Quality Control Department.
To know Ralph, you knew a man who loved people and told great stories. But you also knew a jokester, who enjoyed pranks which more often than not included a whoopie cushion. Ultimately, you knew the Ralph Humphrey who loved his family and especially being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ralph was a proud 50-year member of the Shelby Moose Lodge and Shelby Owl’s Club. He thoroughly enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre, and also enjoyed gardening. Ralph was a landlord to many people of the years as well, a connection many people have with him.
Surviving is his loving family: children: Ray (Lisa) Humphrey of Ontario and Brenda Schraedly of Shelby; grandchildren: Kara (Richie) White, Chris (Taylor) Schraedly, Sara (Cody) Baker, and Taylor (Andrew) Sneeringer; great grandchildren: Amelia, Adeline, Rain, River, Brooke, Wade, Paisley, Zoey, Presley, and Zane; and numerous other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and his dear wife, Lena, Ralph was preceded in death by his son-in-law: Bruce Schraedly; brother: Ronald Humphrey; and stepmother: Thelma M. Humphrey.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 12-2 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will immediately follow at 2 pm. Pastor Michael Padula will officiate the services with burial following in Myers Cemetery, Shelby.
Condolences may be left on Ralph’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
To view Ralph’s tribute video, click the provided link: Ralph’s tribute video.
Ray and Brenda, I’m so sad to hear about your father’s passing. Although we didn’t get to see you guys very often I still have wonderful memories of him when he came to mamaws. He was such a jokester and a great story teller. He could pull you into a story even if he made it up. May peace and comfort flood your hearts and your family from ky will be praying for you as you lay uncle Ralph to his rest. I’m sure aunt Lena is waiting at the gate for him. In my thoughts and prayers, Kathy
Ray and family, we are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. We will be keeping you in our prayers.
So sorry Brenda! Prayers.
Our sympathy to your family on the passing of your Dad.
Keeping you in our thoughts.
Brenda and Ray,
My sincerest sympathies to the passing of your Dad. He will be with you always, just in a different form, in your hearts. ❤️❤️
Brenda;
So sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing.
My prayers are with you thru this difficult time.
Sincerely;
Marcia Hall
So sorry to hear , nothing but good memories with our families! Sue kuyken Sloma.
Dear Brenda and Ray, I am so sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. He and I would enjoy exchanging memories by phone. We were kind of relics. Surviving Cousins in those days. God is GOOD.
Brenda, Ramon, and the whole Humphrey family,
Knowing this is a very hard time for you all, I hope you can take heart knowing that he, indeed, led a very full life. So glad my sister and I were able to visit just recently. As many people know, he was quite the prankster, teller of many humorous and intriguing stores, and had a good outlook on life. I will greatly miss all that, plus the trips to go see him and our long phone chats. He certainly left his mark and I’m sure many loved ones have been waiting to greet him in the afterlife. My sincere condolences. I will truly miss cousin Ralph.
Dearest Raymond and Brenda, please accept our deepest condolences for our friend Ralph. Such fond memories from Smiley Street (where your dog at the time had the creepiest smile), to the airport home. We romped the woods day and night (or whenever our folks were done playing poker) I hope that your memories of Fremont are cherished as well. I love that he kept up with all us kids all these years after Vin and Shirley were gone. He was a delightful man, and will be surely missed.
Brenda and Ray, sending prayers to both of you and your family. So sad to hear about your dad’s passing.
Sincerely, Russ and Jodi
Brenda and Ray, I am so sorry to hear about your father. My heart is sad for the both of you.
I enjoyed Mr. Humphrey so much! I rented from him years ago and the best part was dropping off the rent and chatting with him. I made a full circle and am back at that same rental. When I met with him again, he was the exact same person, never changed. He was an amazing, funny and kind man. Hugs to you both!
Brenda and Ray,
I am so sorry to hear about your father.
I rented from him years ago and the best part was dropping off the rent and chatting with him.
After all these years I made a full circle and am renting the exact same place. When I met with him to check the apartment out, he was exactly as I remembered, he never changed. He was an amazing, funny and kind man.
Hugs to you both!
So sorry to hear of my old neighbors passing. Best neighbor I ever had. Brenda and Ray you have my utmost sympathys. God Bless.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad Ray and Brenda . May your memories bring you comfort in this most difficult time
So sorry for the loss of this wonderful man whom ive known for several years. I just got a call from my aunt Wilma of Ralph’s passing. Glad we got to visit with him the end of July he was so happy to see us and had a great visit full of laughs and jokes. Him and Lena took great care of my grandma Thelma ( his step mom) which I’ll always be forever grateful. Sincerely Teresa & Tommy Young