Ralph Matuszak

Ralph R. Matuszak, age 75, of Oneida, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 20, 2016, at his home with his family by his side. He was born February 4, 1941, son of the late William and Mary (Sigl) Matuszak. On May 30, 1963, he was united in marriage to Anna Mae Vanden Langenberg at St. Joseph Church, Oneida.
Ralph was an Army veteran and served during the Cuban "Bay of Pigs" and the Berlin Crisis.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oneida. Ralph farmed in the Town of Oneida while maintaining a full time job until retirement at Fort Howard Paper Co. In his younger years he played slow pitch for the K of C, sold Gilson products and did small engine repairs. He was an active member of Moose Lodge 801, received the Fellowship Award and enjoyed many cups of morning coffee with his fellow lodge members. He loved golfing and spending time with friends and family.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Anna Mae; children: Paul (Karen), Mark (Denice Gruber), Jennifer Brown (Brian Prilepp), Jill (Brett) Guernsey, William (Paula); 16 grandchildren: Jamie, Christina (Mark), Matthew, Jonathon, Noelle, Melissa, Laura, Daniel, Elizabeth, Holly, Emily (Brandon), Adam, Jenna, Hannah, Landon, Trenton; 8 great-grandchildren; sister and brothers: LaVerne Kons, Eleanor Zakowski, Dorothy Kons, Norbert Matuszak, Alice Vanden Langenberg, Barbara Socha, Jo Anne (Bill) Vanden Langenberg, Marilyn Socha, Ronald Matuszak, and Deacon Richard (Margie) Matuszak; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Phyllis Matuszak, Lee Hanstedt, Jerry Vanden Langenberg, Harold (Jean) Vanden Langenberg.
He is preceded in death by brothers: LeRoy (Diane), Harvey, Donald; sisters: Mary and Joan; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Norman Kons, Roger Zakowski, Bernard Kons, Alvin Socha, Larry Vanden Langenberg, Joan Vanden Langenberg, Joseph Socha, Marlene Matuszak and Lolly Hanstedt.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oneida on Monday, September 26, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral mass at 11 a.m. with Fr. John Chrysostom Katamba, Deacon Bobby Doxtator and Deacon Rich Matuszak officiating with Military rites to follow at the church by the Seymour American Legion. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
"Farewell to the Class of 59' in Seymour and thank you Karen for being my queen at Prom. How lucky I've been in my life to meet so many special people at work, moose lodge and school. You are lucky if you can go through life and meet one special person you remember your whole life, I've been fortunate to meet many. If I hurt anybody in my life, I'm sorry and I hope you can find forgiveness. Now, I believe in life after death more than ever."
Ralph