Ralph James Schoembs

b. 28 February 1910, d. March 1984
  • Ralph James Schoembs was born on 28 February 1910 in New York.
  • Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 321 Wyoming Avenue. Other members of the household included Ralph James Schoembs, Elmer George Schoembs, Clara Mary Schoembs, George John Schoembs, Miles Frank Schoembs, Albert Jacob Schoembs and Anna Margaret Schoembs.
  • Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 321 Wyoming Aveneu. Other members of the household included Ralph James Schoembs, Elmer George Schoembs, Clara Mary Schoembs, George John Schoembs, Miles Frank Schoembs, Albert Jacob Schoembs and Anna Margaret Schoembs.
  • Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Buffalo, New York, at 321 Wyoming Avenue. Other members of the household included Ralph James Schoembs, Elmer George Schoembs, Clara Mary Schoembs, George John Schoembs, Miles Frank Schoembs, Albert Jacob Schoembs and Anna Margaret Schoembs.
  • Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Buffalo, New York, at 321 Wyoming Avenue. Other members of the household included Ralph James Schoembs, George John Schoembs and Anna Margaret Schoembs.
  • He was employed as a clerk by the telephone company, according to the 1930 census.
  • Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Buffalo, New York, at 321 Wyoming Avenue. Other members of the household included Ralph James Schoembs, George John Schoembs.
  • He was employed as a telephone trouble helper, according to the 1940 census.
  • The following appeared on 27 May 1940 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] George Schoembs, May 26, 1940, husband of Elizabeth Blank Schoembs, father of Mrs. William Albach, Mrs. Irving Ryerse, Elmer, George, Jr., Miles, Albert and Ralph Schoembs. Funeral from the family residence, 321 Wyoming Avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
  • He married Gertrude K. Long.
  • The following appeared on 15 September 1943 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] George J. Schoembs, suddenly, September 4, 1943, son of Elizabeth (Blank) and the late George Schoembs; brother of Elmer G., Mrs. William C. Albach, Miles F., Albert J., Mrs. Irving Ryerse and Ralph J. Schoembs. Funeral from the family residence 254 Cambridge Avenue, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Deceased was a member of Northern Star Lodge, No. 458, I. O. O. F., and Bison City Lodge, No. 922, Brother of Ry. Clerks.
  • The following appeared on 20 July 1953 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Elizabeth Blank Schoembs, suddenly July 18, 1953, of 250 Hazelwood Ave., wife of the late George Schoembs; mother of Elmer G., Mrs. William C. Albach, Miles F., Albert J., Mrs. Irving Ryerse, Ralph J. and the late George J. Schoembs Jr; sister of Mrs. John O'Lear and the late Mrs. Anna Spies. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral service from Carlton A. Ullrich Funeral Home, 3272 Bailey Ave., Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited.
  • The following appeared on 8 December 1970 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Miles F. Schoembs, of Irving St., Alden, N.Y., Dec. 6, 1970. Husband of Irene (nee Jacques); father of Mrs. Ona Becker; brother of Elmer, Mrs. William Albach, Mrs. Irving Ryersee, Ralph and the late Albert and George Schoembs; surviving are four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral from the Charles Meyer Funeral Home, 13228 Broadway, Alden, N.Y. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. Mr. Schoembs was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, Oddfellows Lodge No. 259, Buffalo and Springville Lodge No. 351 F.&A.M.
  • The SSDI lists Buffalo, Erie County, New York, as the last residence of record of Ralph James Schoembs.
  • Ralph James Schoembs died in March 1984 at age 74.
  • Gertrude K. Long became a widow at his death.
  • The following appeared on 20 March 1984 in the Tonawanda News: [Died] Ralph J. Schoembs, March 18, 1984, of Kenmore, N.Y.. Beloved Husband of Gertrude K. Schoembs; father of Mrs. William (Jean) Mitchell of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Lynn Getzin and Ross Schoembs (Mary) of Rockford, Ill; brother of Mrs. Irving (Anna) Ryerse of Florida, also survived by seven grandchildren.
         The family will receive friends at the Lester H. Wedekindt Inc. Funeral Home, 3290 Delaware Ave., Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (Brighton and Fries Rd.) Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Friends are invite. Mr. Schoembs was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and Kenmore Lodge No. 1132, F&AM under whose auspices a Masonic service will be held Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
  • Last Edited: 27 Dec 2013

Family: Gertrude K. Long b. 6 January 1911, d. July 1994