Ralph J. Schepers, 77, formerly Jasper

Ralph J. Schepers, 77, Long Beach, Cali., formerly of Jasper, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Long Beach, Cal.

Ralph was born in Dubois, Indiana on April 3, 1939 to Henry and Ardella (Theising) Schepers.

Ralph worked as a general contractor in Long Beach California for over 30 years. He also worked as a realtor in California and previously operated the Twin Front Shell station in Jasper and the Shell Station in Dubois. He also worked part time for Holiday World in the summer of 2015.

He attended and received his certificate from LeCordon Blue Culinary School.

He was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Long Beach. He served in the Indiana Army National Guard. He enjoyed oil painting and wood carving of birds. He also enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, traveling, the outdoors, and spending time at the beach.

He is survived by four daughters, Diane Denton and husband Will of St. Anthony, Brenda DeLapaz and husband Ferdinand of Long Beach, Cal., Gail Fischer and husband Rodney of Santa Claus and Sherry Smith and husband Lane of Lake Mills, Wisc.; two sons, Darryl Schepers of Huntingburg and Michael Schepers of Huntingburg; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Monica Jahn and her husband Jerry of Jasper.

Preceding him in death was one grandson; Joshua Laymon, and three brothers; Herbert “Herb” Schepers, Jerome Schepers, and Harold Schepers.

Funeral services for Ralph Schepers will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2016, in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery.

Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, or to a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at http://www.becherkluesner.com.