Ralph Lee Swartz, formerly of Derby, KS, died January 27, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ.
He was born September 19, 1938, to Jason and Bessie Swartz in Sharon Springs, KS. In 1961 he married Julietta Marlene Korf. She died in 1981. In 1984 he married Lois Ann Wittich who died in 2016.
He is survived by his sister, Virginia, and brother, Harry; his children: Marcelene (Rudy) Palacios; Michael (Kim) Swartz; Kristina (Jim) Mahoney and Christopher Swartz and eleven grandchildren. He is also survived by Lois Ann’s children: Ann (Daryl) Hamlett; Patti (Michael) Kelly; David (Julie) Wittich and Darryl (Cindy) Wittich and eight grandchildren. In addition there are sixteen great-grandchildren.
Ralph never met a stranger and he loved sharing the good news of Jesus. Hiking and square dance were favorite pastimes. Within his RV community he was a walking partner, cribbage player and project helper. A memorial service will be held at Derby Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10:30 am. Inurnment will occur at a later date.
A memorial has been established with the Hereditary Neurological Disease Centre (specializing in Huntington Disease), 9300 E 29th St N, Ste 350, Wichita, KS 67226.