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 </figure>Ralph Gerard Thummel, age 62, of Hays,
 Kansas, died Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his home.&nbsp; He was born April 
28, 1958, in Plainville, Kansas to John and Ruth (Hoff) Thummel.&nbsp; He 
married Wanda (Deges)-Thyfault on June 5, 1987, at Hays, Kansas.He graduated from Plainville High 
School in 1976, before earning his bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in 
Music at Wichita State University.&nbsp; He then earned a Bachelor’s in 
Accounting at Fort Hays State University.Ralph had a long career in 
accounting and highly enjoyed working for Sunflower Electric in Hays, 
Kansas over the last several years.&nbsp; Ralph was a supremely talented 
musician, who shared his talents with numerous people throughout Kansas 
by performing in weddings, funerals, church services and involvement in 
local musical groups. &nbsp;He also enjoyed gardening outside his home and 
St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church. &nbsp;Ralph was also a big kid at heart
 and loved to play games and spend time with his numerous nieces and 
nephews and his grandsons who all adored the time and attention he would
 devote to them.Survivors include his wife, Wanda 
Thummel, of the home; his step-son, John Thyfault, and wife, Jessica; 
his grandsons, Lincoln and Miles Thyfault; one brother, Mark Thummel and
 wife, Melinda; four sisters, May Munk; Betty Striggow; Sister Mary Jo 
Thummel; and Theresa Kriley.He was preceded in death by his 
parents; one brother, Jon Thummel; three sisters, Vera Kruse; Rosie 
Hardman; and Grace Thummel.&nbsp;A private family funeral service 
will be held at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas and 
inurnment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, the family 
suggests memorials to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, “for the 
music ministries” in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 
22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail
 to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Ralph G. Thummel