Ralph A. Sheldrick, 92, of Cottonwood died July 24. He was born March 19, 1918 in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of Ralph and Alma LaChance Sheldrick. He served his country in the Army during World War II and Korea obtaining the rank of Colonel. Mr. Sheldrick worked as a forge shop foreman for Chase Brass and Copper in Waterbury, Connecticut. He leaves his sons Ralph Sheldrick (Joan) of Fairfax, Virginia and Richard Sheldrick (Linda) of Watertown, Connecticut; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. There are no public services planned. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com