Ralph Schlotman
Ralph Schlotman, age 84, of Carrington, ND, died Monday, May 2, 2011, at Carrington Health Center, Carrington.
Ralph Earl Schlotman was born on October 11, 1926, the son of John and Gertrude (Whipple) Schlotman near Grace City, ND, where he grew up and received his education. On November 5, 1947, Ralph was united in marriage to Helen Bata at St. John’s Catholic Church in Kensal, ND. They lived and farmed in Haven Township in Foster County on the family homestead. They moved from the farm to Carrington in 2001. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Carrington, and served on the Grace City School Board. Ralph was President of the Circle Trail Riders in New Rockford, ND, and served as a member for 32 years. He was a member of the 7th Calvary and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in New Rockford. Ralph enjoyed everything about horses which included taking his grandchildren on trail rides with his team and wagon and teaching them how to ride. He also gave sleigh rides for Santa Claus Day. Ralph is survived by his wife, Helen; three sons, Roger (Vicki), Carrington, Robert (Elizabeth), Rapid City, SD, and Randy (Sue), Grand Forks, ND; a daughter, Dianne (Robin) Schlotman, Vergus, MN; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Schoen, Hanford, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and two sisters.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Friday, May 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM INTERMENT: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND
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Posted Condolences:
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Name: Grayce Page Keller
Date: 5/6/2011
Message: Aunt Helen and family. My deepest sympathies to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. All my love, Grayce
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Name: Tony Aukland
Date: 5/6/2011
Message: This will be my second post, but I am doing so because myself, my wife, and my son came to the funeral. It was so wonderful to meet so many family I had not met/or do not remember. If I would have known I had so many relatives in Carrington, I would stop by more often:) It was also so wonderful to meet freinds of the family. I would like to thanks o many of you that treated my 2 year old son so wonderful, being Eileen Schlotman's grandson. He really liked being there. God Bless, Anthony T. Aukland
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Name: Wayne and Dianne Schlotman
Date: 5/4/11
Message: Our Sincere Sympathy is with the family. We have enjoyed visiting with Ralph and Helen when we visited our relatives in Carrington. We shall always remember staying at your home when we came for Grandma Schlotman's funeral. We are truely sorry that we are unable to come for the funeral, but please know that our thoughts are prayers are with the entire family. Wayne and Dianne Schlotman, Bronson, Iowa
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Name: Tony Aukland
Date: 5/2/2011
Message: To Aunt Helen,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a son of Eileen Schlotman (Aukland), Grandson of Glenn and Lillian Schlotman. As I got older, I visited with you and Uncle Ralph on a few occasions. Thank you for making me feel so at home at your home.
Love, Anthony Tonnes Aukland
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Name: Joyce (Schlotman) Hudspeth
Date: 03 May 2011
Message: To all of Uncle Ralph's Family - we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Uncle Ralph will always be remembered and loved.
May God comfort you at this time and for all of the tomorrow's. We are sorry we can't be there with you. Sending a hug for each of you.
With Love, Kenny and Joyce
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Name: Julie Max
Date: 5-3-11
Message: My thoughts and prayers are with you.