Ralph James Schuster

Ralph James Schuster,66. Born March 17, 1939. Ralph passed away March 18, 2005. He had served in the Army after graduating from Brown- ell High School in 1957 in Kansas. He went to barber college in Denver, CO in 1960 and worked till he bought a barber shop at 1543 Peoria St., Aurora, in 1970. Ralph's barber shop has been in the same location for 35 years. His wife, Donna, also a barber/ cosmetologist, took over for him after he was too ill. Ralph had esophageal cancer and was diagnosed the first of December 2004. Ralph will be missed by his many friends and loved ones. Ralph and Donna wanted to thank everyone for the many calls, cards, prayers, and concerns during this time - and thanks to all for continued business and understanding during the difficult hours. Thanks to all our good friends and customers.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Donna L. Schuster; daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa Jo (Mark) Domenico, Billie Jo (Doug) Benoit, Tabitha Lynn (Tony) Owens, Natasha Lynn (Mark) Cecelones; grandchildren, Benjamin Ralph Domenico, Nicole Rand Domenico, Beau Adam Benoit, Derek Robert Benoit, Anthony Lee Owens, Aaron Scott Owens, Ashlynn Donielle Owens, Ashton Scott Cecelones, Zachary James Cecelones; brother, Alfred (Phyllis) Schuster; sisters, Carol (Joe) Echardt, Dorothy (Charles) Walker; and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Theresia Schuster.
Visitation Tuesday, March 22, 1-8 PM, Wednesday, March 23, 10 AM-8 PM; Services Thursday, March 24, 10 AM; all at Newcomer Family Funeral Home, East Metro Chapel, 190 N. Potomac St., Aurora. Interment to follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, staging area "C". After services, food and beverages at Dumitries Family Restaurant, 1911 S. Havana St., Aurora.