Ople Schmitz Obituary
Ople Schmitz, 79, of Centralia passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 20, 1944, the daughter of Harold and Fern (Kretzer) Groff in Centralia. She married Ronald Lewis Schmitz on June 1, 1974, in Centralia and he preceded her in death on June 28, 2014.
Survivors include her son, Ralph Dean Jones Sr. and Stacey Waddell of Centralia; grandchildren, Ralph Jones Jr., Thomas Jones and Phylicia, and Jeffrey Jones; step-grandchildren, Jonathan Waddell, Nicole Unsell, and wife Tiffany; 4 great-grandchildren; her brother, David Groff and wife; special niece, Malissa Benjamin; great-niece, Makylie Benjamin; and many nieces, nephews, special cousins, and loyal friends.
Along with her husband of 39 years, Ronald Schmitz, Ople was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Fern Groff; sisters, Lettle Benjamin, and Monzela Dane; brother, Ray Groff Jr.; and infant son, George Albert Jr.
Ople was a warm caring soul who shared many a smile with

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