Memorials may be made to Leukemia Society or masses. Ralph Schottel, of St. Peters, Missouri, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Coeta Schottel; dear son of the late Henry and Eleanor Schottel; devoted father of Monique (Steven) Heppermann, Ervin (Kristine) Schottel, Jeffrey (Shirley) Nackley, and Charles Schottel; cherished grandfather of Tori, Wolfgang, Austin, and Brody Heppermann, Brooke and Evan Schottel, Danny and Jamie Chaplin; dear brother of Henry Schottel, Pat Finley, Arlene O'Keefe, Charles (Ester) Schottel, Juanita (Bill) Gray, Eleanor (Oliver) Schuh, Aurea Baron, and brother-in-law of Al Ruck. He is preceded in death by his daughter Rose Marie Schottel, brother Bill Schottel, and sister Marie Ruck. Ralph was a member of Knights of Columbus, St. Francis DeSales Benevolent Society, and Catholic Knights.