Ralph C. Scheffer, Jr.

Ralph Cameron Scheffer, Jr., age 80, of Perrysburg, died peacefully on July 4, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, with his loving family by his side. He was born July 17, 1943, in South Charleston, West Virginia to the late Ralph Sr. and Vena (Littke) Scheffer. He married Cheryl A. Irwin on April 19, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ralph had a more than 40-year career as an executive with numerous banks throughout Ohio, retiring in 2005. He was a member of Cedar Creek Church and a former member of the Rotary Club of Oregon, Ohio. Ralph was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes and had a passion for classic cars. He found his greatest joy in time spent with family, particularly his beloved grandchildren. Ralph had a strong presence that made him easy to respect. He was a good husband and father, always there for his family with encouragement and support.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of more than 55 years, Cheryl Scheffer; children, Christopher Scheffer (Laura), Jonathan Scheffer (Holly), and Kathryn Rusch (Ryan); grandchildren, Nathaniel, Abby, Laiya, Noah, Micah, and Ella Scheffer, and Vivian Kunkle (Cameron Gilbert); and great grandson, Knox Gilbert.

Family and friends are invited to visit at Cedar Creek Church, 29129 Lime City Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024. Interment will follow at Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg.

Contributions in Ralph’s name are suggested to Cedar Creek Church.