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Juliann Schleuder

Juliann Schleuder

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Ralph R. Matt 1933.2024

Ralph and Jeanine Matt

Ralph and Jeanine

JULIANN and Dad (Ralph)

Boca De Peppo

Fountain Hills, AZ car show

Dad picked lemons in the wash in the back of our condo Fountain Hills, Arizona

It’s 5 o’clock at Sofrita’s! Time for margarita’s and guacamole!!

Desert Botanical Gardens Phoenix, Arizona

Pat and Holly (Granddaughter)Mason Wedding Reception

Dad would often say “ and so it is….”

Spending time at the Cook Heritage Farm Estates

Recognizing Ralph Matt’s service in the Armed Forces during the Korean War surrounded by family

Catching some R&R at the Cook Heritage Farm Estates

Four generations Ralph, David, Dalton, Bryce Matt

Ralph, wife Jeanine, and they’re six children Juliann, David, Natasha, Theresa, Christopher, and Chad

Ralph Matt with son Christopher Matt

Ralph Matt at home with his wife, Jeanine, Katie Arthur granddaughter, Tanya Ramirez granddaughter near the end of his life in hospice. He was surrounded by LOVE.

Dad, what memories we created in Arizona! This was the last picture and last trip to Fountain Hills, Arizona. A final picture before they departed Arizona. Ralph (Dad) with sister, Natasha on the right

Ralph (wife Jeanine) his siblings and their spouses. Missing his sister Carla Rear, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Frany Matt and Kenny Wagner (deceased)

John and Juliann Schleuder spending some precious time with my parents Phoenix, Arizona

The long, steep hill traveled to the Cook Farm Heritage Estates to spend time with extended family and friends.

Morning coffee in AZ condo, below John and Juliann Schleuder’s condo in Fountain Hills, Arizona. My parents would make the trip to Arizona yearly as snowbirds for about a decade to spend time with their oldest daughter Juliann and her husband John.

Desert Botanical Gardens Scottsdale, Arizona. Ralph and Jeanine with their oldest daughter, JULIANN and husband, John Schleuder.

Ben Fordyce ( Grandson ) and his wife Sam on their Wedding Day in North liberty with extended family

American Grill Fountain Hills, Arizona, Ralph and Jeanine with Ralph’s sister, Loretta and Tom, daughter JULIANN and husband John Schleuder, and daughter Natasha

Ben Fordyce, son with Grandma Jeanine

Celebrating Katie Arthur (NP) granddaughter’s graduation from the University of Iowa (UOI) Nurse Practitioner Program

Ralph visiting oldest sons construction site with United ( Dave Matt

Grandpa Ralph with Nephew, Hunter Pagel, and his wife Taylor

Ralph and Jeanine Matt hosting one of the many gatherings at the Cook Heritage Farm Estates. This wedding occasion was honoring oldest Granddaughter Tanya and husband Albert Ramirez lll

Ralph Matt Celebration of Life invitation with the creation of a Memorial garden in Dad‘s memory at the Cook Heritage Farm Estate’s where many memories were made. His urn will be placed in the pioneer cemetery overlooking the Memorial Garden.

Ralph Matt (Dad) with two of his sons, nephews and friends at the gazebo of the Cook Heritage Farm Estate’s

Ralph Matt’s youngest son Chad, sitting with his mother Jeanine Matt, Ralph’s wife on Dad’s Memorial Bench which was picked up and put together by his son, David Matt and placed at the Memorial Garden.

Ralph Matt in white shirt oldest of eight children, surrounded by his siblings and his parents.

Ralph Matt baby picture

Early military paratrooper training which included three years of service for USA

Ralph Matt came home from the service for a visit to see Jeanine Cook

Ralph and Jeanine Matt wedding day

Ralph and Jeanine Cutting their wedding cake on their wedding day

Welcome the union of Ralph and Jeanine Matt on their wedding day exiting the church, showered with rice

Memories created along the Turkey River, Elkader, Iowa at the Cook Heritage Farm Estates

Ralph Matt‘s oldest daughter Juliann in the foreground with her daughter Tanya behind her with her husband, Albert Ramirez lll

Ralph Matt, with grandchild Ben Fordyce, with his wife, Samantha and their son Luca Fordyce

Ralph Matt’s granddaughter Katie Arthur with her husband, Brad and their children Ford, Addison and Blaine

Juliann Schleuder, Ralph Matt‘s daughter, memories and reflections after his passing

Obituary for Ralph Matt- Becker and Son funeral homes, Sumner IOWA

Obituary continued for Ralph Matt

Ralph Matt paratrooper army

Ralph Matt paratrooper army

Ralph Matt and his wife Jeanine the day of the Sumner, Iowa parade as King and Queen

Ralph Matt with Pope John Paul II Rome. His wife Jeanine is in the background. This picture was one of three trips to Rome

Ralph Matt in the middle holding his youngest sister Loretta on his lap surrounded by his siblings Doris, Art, Albert, Mary Helen, Carla, Robert

Ralph Matt (Dad) celebrating his birthday. He received a basket of apples on his birthday. A favorite treat of his ! In the evenings, he enjoyed a bowl of vanilla ice cream !!

Ralph Matt’s wife, Jeanine center and her brother Bill with his wife, Deanna Cook. Popcorn was one of Ralph Matt’s snacks he enjoyed along with other family members!!! He would often pop up a kettle a corn if we came to visit!!!

Juliann, Ralph Matt oldest daughter with her husband, John Schleuder. Ralph and Jeanine Matt were snowbirds and we enjoyed their yearly visits to Fountain Hills, Arizona during the winter months.

Ralph’s oldest son Dave Matt with his wife Karen, their children/spouses. Ralph and Jeanine’s niece and nephews and great grandchildren

Ralph Matt’s second oldest daughter, Natasha Hensrud with her husband Don, their children/spouse and grandchild. Ralph’s nieces, and great grandchild.

Ralph Matt’s third oldest daughter, Theresa with her family, children, spouses, and grandchild. Ralph’s nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.

Ralph and Jeanine Matt’s son-in-law Don with Isaac, his son and Ralph’s grandchild

Ralph Matt’s younger son Chris Matt with his wife, Kelly Matt, and their children. Ralph Matt’s niece, and nephews.

Ralph Matt’s youngest son Chad Matt. He says he’s earned his angels wings !! You can also interpret this as bunny ears a gesture Chad likes to make in pictures. These are citrine crystals.

Ralph Matt (Dad) is in the heavens close by guiding us through life! We love you, DAD !

Ralph Matt’s grandchildren and great grandchildren. Juliann Schleuder‘s children and grandchildren. Husband, John Schleuder( Juliann’s spouse) stepchildren.

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