Ralph E. Scheumann, 68 years old of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010 at his residence. Ralph was born on Tuesday, March 18, 1941 in Monroeville, Indiana the son of the late Albert Scheumann and the late Elizabeth (Figel) Scheumann. He married Sandra S. Bruick on August 25, 1962 and she survives. Ralph was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock in Monroeville, Indiana; a graduate of Hoagland High School Class of 1959; and attended Carpenter Apprenticeship School for 4 years. Ralph enjoyed NASCAR racing, Jeff Gordon, Chicago Cubs, I U Basketball, John Deere tractors, and most all sports. Ralph was a carpenter and farmer; retired from International Harvester Co. with over 19 years service; and then had been employed at General Motors from 1986 to 2006. Surviving are his wife, Sandra S. Scheumann of Monroeville, Indiana; son, Jerry W. (Terri) Scheumann of Warden, Illinois; son, James E. (Lisa) Scheumann of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; daughter, Rebecca S. (Eric S.) Winn of Monroeville, Indiana; sister, Beverly Winans of New Haven, Indiana; mother-in-law, Thelma Bruick of New Haven, Indiana; nine grandchildren: Anndy, Jamie, Dan, & Mark Scheumann; Kalene & Kiersten Winn; Cody, Brooke & Hayley Scheumann. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2010 in the St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock with Rev. Douglas Christian officiating. Interment will follow in the St John Lutheran Cemetery, Flatrock. Friends will be received from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010 in the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville, Indiana and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Preferred memorials are to St. John Flatrock School Subsidy Fund; or Parkview Home Health & Hospice.
