Ralph Edmund Matz

1916 - 2000  (84 years)

• Name	Ralph Edmund Matz
  Born	4 Sep 1916	Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	corrections officer with the Federal Prison Service
  Died	20 Nov 2000	Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA   [3, 4]
  Buried	Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA   [5]
  Person ID	I70110	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	15 Jun 2020

  
  

  Father	William Friedrich Matz,   b. 25 Sep 1876, Summit Township, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 4 Mar 1965, Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 88 years)
  Mother	Mary Ann Schaub,   b. 5 May 1887, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 29 Apr 1967, Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA  (Age 79 years)
  Married	4 Jun 1905	Ohio, USA
  Family ID	F27627	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Martha Nealeigh
  Married	1940
  Children	1. William Edmund Matz
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F32055	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Dorothy Anne Miller,   b. 15 May 1918, Ohio, USA ,   d. 14 Jan 1996, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA  (Age 77 years)
  Married	15 May 1949
  Children	1. Roger Alan Matz
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F32056	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Ralph Edmund Matz Written by Lena Kahrig Pettit Source--Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio Ralph Edmund Matz was born September 4, 1916, at 1 a.m., in a log house in Summit Township, Monroe County, on Northern Road, near Lewisville, Ohio. The home was later owned by the Hettig Family. He is the son of of the late William F. (b-1876- d.1956), and Mary Ann Schaub Matz (b-1887-d-1967). Ralph was christened in St. John's Evangelical and Reformed (Middle Church), near Lewisville. He attended first grade at Johnson's one-room school on Egger Ridge and then continued his education from second grade through high school in Woodsfield. His family moved to Woodsfield in 1923. Ralph was confirmed at St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Woodsfield. Mr. Matz grew to be a six foot, 190 pound, tow headed, right handed, brown eyed young adult. He played the violin in the Woodsfield High School orchestra. He also played softball, basketball, and was captain of the football team during his senior year. Ralph says that he was very good in sports. He graduated in 1934. Ralph is enjoying living. There is no special day because every day is a great day. He likes a variety of music and his favorite and his favorite food is creamed chicken over bisquits, the way his mother made it. Ralph's dad, William F. Matz, pumped oil wells and was a custodian at the Monroe County Court House. William F. was the son of Ludwig (Louis) and Christina Meckling Matz. William's wife, Mary Ann Schaub Matz, was the daughter of Andrew and Sarah Groves Schaub. William and Mary Ann were blessed with six children: Herzel (b. 1907-d-1988), Thelma (b.1908-d.1995), Lewis A. (b-1910-d 1983), Sarah (Borns) (b-1912-d 1985), Leland (b-1914-d 1981) and Ralph E. Matz who was born September 4, 1916 and lives in Chillicothe. After graduating from high school, Ralph joined the Civilian Conservation Corp. ( The Three C's) and was stationed in West Virginia, where he and others were responsible for the building of both Hawk's Nest and Babcock State Parks. He later moved to Greenville, Ohio. He met his first wife, Martha Nealeigh and married in 1940. Later they moved to Youngstown, Ohio where he worked for a steel fabrication company. One son, William Edmund Matz was born to this union on March 1, 1941. In January 1943 the family moved to Chillicothe, Ohio. Ralph obtained the equivalent of two years of college with a major in sociology through Ohio University, Chillicothe. He entered the U.S. Navy during World War II, 1944-1946, and served with the Seebees in the Pacific Theatre. In January, 1948 he began working for the Federal Prison Service in Chillicothe and after 20 years retired as a Correctional Officer in January 1968. In 1968, Ralph began working for the State of Ohio at the Chillicothe Correctional Institute and retired as a Plumber 2 in 1980. During the years that he and his family have lived in Chillicothe, they have been members and active in the Salem United Church of Christ, and most recently, the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ. On May 15, 1949, Ralph married his second wife, Dorothy Ann Miller (b 1918-d 1996) the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. and Laura Hafler Miller, of Laurel Street, Chillicothe. To this union a son Roger Alan Matz, was born on April 21, 1950. Ralph's family now consists of his son, William E. and his wife, Connie who are living in Boerne, Texas. Bill is Sr. Property Examiner, Central Region, for USA Property and Casualty Insurance, San Antonio, Texas. They both have grown children. Ralph's second son, Roger Alan Matz married Jenny Kay Niehaus and is living in Wheeling, West Virginia. Roger is a Senior Account Executive at WTRF-TV. Roger and Jenny have three children, Laura June, Gregory Alan and Katherine Ann. Ralph also has many nieces, nephews, and other relatives which are all special to him. Ralph just celebrated his 82nd birthday and was reminded just how special he is by receiving many cards and notes from his family and friends. When an occasion arrived, whether happy or sad, Ralph and Dorothy were always there to be with his family and friends. Dorothy was deceased in 1996. Ralph is recuperating from replacement knee surgery but still has that pleasing personality and a ready smile to greet everyone, and he loves everyone dearly. Provided by Betty Matson Written by Lena Kahrig Pettit

  
  

• Sources

  [S24] 1920 US Federal Census, (www.ancestry.com). [S25] 1930 US Federal Census, (www.ancestry.com). Name: Ralph E Matz Home in 1930: Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio Age: 13 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1917 Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Name: William Mother's Name: Mary E [S927] Obituary. Ralph Edmund Matz: Source: The Monroe County Beacon dated November 30, 2000 Ralph E. Matz, 84, Chillicothe, died Nov. 20, 2000, in Chillicothe following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 4, 1916, in Woodsfield, the son of William F. and Mary Ann Schaub Matz. He was a retired corrections officer with the Federal Prison Service. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served with the Seabees in WW II. As a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps in West Virginia, his group was responsible for the construction of two State Parks. For many years he was active in the National Association of Retired Federal Employees on the local and state level. He was an active member of the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ, Chillicothe. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Jenny Matz, Wheeling, William E. and Connie Matz, Boerne, TX; five grandchildren, Laura, Gregory, Katherine, Andrew and Kathleen; a great-grandson, Marcellus; nephew, Jim and wife, Rita Matz, Lebanon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; two sisters; his wife, Dorothy Anne Miller, Jan. 14, 1996, whom he married May 15, 1949. Friends were received at the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Nov 24. Funeral services were held at the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ, Chillicothe, with Pastor Larry Miracle officiating. Burial followed in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe. Memorial contributions may be made to the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ, Chillicothe, OH 45601. [S888] Social Security Death Index 1935 - Current, (www.ancestry.com). Name: Ralph E. Matz SSN: 275-14-7265 Last Residence: 43722 Buffalo, Guernsey, Ohio, United States of America Born: 3 Sep 1916 Died: 20 Nov 2000 State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951 ) [S927] Obituary. Ralph Edmund Matz: Source: The Monroe County Beacon dated November 30, 2000 Ralph E. Matz, 84, Chillicothe, died Nov. 20, 2000, in Chillicothe following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 4, 1916, in Woodsfield, the son of William F. and Mary Ann Schaub Matz. He was a retired corrections officer with the Federal Prison Service. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served with the Seabees in WW II. As a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps in West Virginia, his group was responsible for the construction of two State Parks. For many years he was active in the National Association of Retired Federal Employees on the local and state level. He was an active member of the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ, Chillicothe. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Jenny Matz, Wheeling, William E. and Connie Matz, Boerne, TX; five grandchildren, Laura, Gregory, Katherine, Andrew and Kathleen; a great-grandson, Marcellus; nephew, Jim and wife, Rita Matz, Lebanon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; two sisters; his wife, Dorothy Anne Miller, Jan. 14, 1996, whom he married May 15, 1949. Friends were received at the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Nov 24. Funeral services were held at the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ, Chillicothe, with Pastor Larry Miracle officiating. Burial followed in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe. Memorial contributions may be made to the Orchard Hill United Church of Christ, Chillicothe, OH 45601.