Ralph David Zerhusen
Ralph “David” Zerhusen, 71, of Ryland Lakes, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his residence while celebrating mass with his wife after many days, surrounded by his loving family. Dave retired from the insurance and financial planning business in 2021 after 40 years of service and he continued to mentor to many for years afterward.
Dave will be remembered as a devout Catholic, a self-less follower of Jesus, the ultimate patriarch of his family, and a dear friend to many.
Dave was very committed to serving in leadership roles in his church & community. He was a member of the Matthew Kelly Foundation, Thomas More College Foundation Board, Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home Foundation Board, Lighthouse Catholic Media Ministry, Men’s Cursillo, and he was a member of the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors. Additionally, he was a long-time member of St. Patrick Church in Taylor Mill, KY, and of Ryland Lakes Country Club, where he raised his family.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Louise Zerhusen; and his siblings, Cathy and Stephen Zerhusen.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shauna Jacobs Zerhusen; his children, Elizabeth (Chris) Holmes, Matthew (Sarah) Zerhusen, Amy (Ryan) Maschmeyer, Ella (Steve) Vogt, and Maggie (Bret) Holbrook; his sisters, Linda (Larry) Bohart and Carol (Steve) Holthaus; and his brother-in-law’s, Gerhardt (Joan) Jacobs, Mark (Ann) Jacobs, and David (Denise) Jacobs.
Dave was also the proud grandpa and PawPaw to Chris Jr., Chase, Karston, Kyle, Carter, Charlotte, Ava, Zoey, Riley, Harper, Kinsley, Remy, Ryker, and Caden.
Visitation will be on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 3:30PM-7:30PM at St. Patrick Church in Taylor Mill, KY. Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, November 23 at 10:00AM at St. Patrick Church. He will be laid to rest at Mother of God Cemetery in Latonia, KY.
To view Dave’s services live, please visit https://worshipwindow.com/Live/Player/OID/27/SWID/4/SSID/4940
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Patrick School Building Fund 3285 Mills Rd, Taylor Mill, KY 41015 or the Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home 75 Orphanage Rd. Ft. Mitchell Ky 41017.
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St. Patrick Church 3285 Mills Rd
Covington, KY 41015
Phone: 8592618693
St. Patrick Church 3285 Mills Rd
Covington, KY 41015
Phone: 8592618693
Mother of God Cemetery
Address: 3125 Madison Ave Latonia, KY 41015Ralph David Zerhusen
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God Bless!
Shauna,
God bless you and your family! Dave will be sorely missed by all!
Prayers
Dear Shauna and Kids,
I offer my deepest sympathy and prayers for Dave and for all of you. Dave was an outstanding example of living a Christian life and a wonderful role model for all of us who knew him.
May you find peace with the knowledge that Dave is in the loving arms of our awesome God.
Dick Maile
IN OUR PRAYERS!
OUR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY THAT WE ALLWAYS ADMIRED FOR THEIR FITH AND LOVE TO JESUS!
Our condolences and prayers for David and his loving family which we always admired for their faith and love to Jesus. May God give you fortitude and peace, knowing he is resting in God’s love. We will all miss him. Juan and JoEmma Urena
Our Deepest Condolences
Dear Zerhusen Family,
Thank you for sharing Dave with our fraternal family for all these years. He was a very special, very easygoing agent and one who will surely be missed. We are keeping you all uplifted in prayers during this difficult time. May God keep your hearts full of fond and loving memories of Dave. We remain here for you all.
Kindest Regards,
Sharon Landeros
Catholic Order of Foresters
My Deep condolences
It was honor to have met Dave, which I always looked up for his professioanlism, and his faith. May he rest in peace.
Antonio Alvarado
Deepest Condolences
Zerhusen Family…..R. David was such a great guy….deepest condolences and prayers….love, Barb & Vern
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