Ralph W. Schaper, 65, of Lombard, passed away on January 20, 2017. He was born on April 20, 1951. Beloved husband of Susan J. (nee Watkins). Loving father of Kristen (David) Graham and Joel (Becca) Schaper. Cherished grandfather of Zach, Daniel, Cassandra, J.J. and Draven. Devoted son of Lillian and the late C. Wilbert Schaper. Dear brother of Donald Schaper and Janet (John) Belha. Fond cousin, uncle and friend to many. Visitation at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service at Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. where a Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral. Burial to follow at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Salvation Army. For information, call the Funeral Home at (630) 941-5860.