Ralph Roy Shuck

Ralph Roy Shuck, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle, leader, and friend, passed away on September 29, 2020 in Williamston at the age of 93. Ralph (Roy as he was known to his Indiana family) was born on November 28, 1926 in Indiana. He married his sweetheart, Geraldine (Gerry) in 1947 and they had two daughters, Brenda and Kathy, and two sons, Rick and Steve, settling the family in Williamston. Ralph served in the Navy during both World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Consumers Energy.

In a life spent in service to others, Ralph took great pride in his family and in his community. He served as Boy Scout Troop Master in Williamston for over 50 years ushering several scouts to the rank of Eagle Scout, including his 2 sons and 5 of his grandsons. His life lessons were not just reserved for the scouts in his care. He loved camping with his family and teaching those skills to his children and grandchildren. He served in his church and on several committees in his community. One of those committees was responsible for the Red Cedar Jubilee, the annual summer festival in Williamston that always ended with his scout troop serving breakfast to the town. His community service culminated in being named Citizen of the Year. There were so many ways, both big and small, that Ralph left a positive, lasting impression on the people in his life who were blessed to know him.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Gerry, his daughter, Brenda Ludwig, and his son-in-law, Kris Crandall. He is survived by daughter, Kathy Crandall, son, Rick (Linda), son, Steve (Pam), and son-in-law, John Ludwig. He also leaves his legacy behind in 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren (with another on the way), 1 great-great-grandchild (with another on the way), and many other family members. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 10th at Summit Cemetery on Beeman Road in Williamston. Memorial contributions can be made to The Care Team Hospice, 30600 Northwestern Hwy, Flint, MI 48834 or Williamston United Methodist Church, 211 South Putnam Street, Williamston, MI 48895.