Ramsey, Raymond, Orin 1927-2009
RAMSEY, KVAM, BRYNSAAS, NELSON, STEELE, WALKER, STYVE
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 11/20/2012 at 09:23:00
Ray Ramsey, age 82, of Burr Oak, Iowa, died on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at his home, after a battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 14, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, in Decorah, with Rev. Joan Mau presiding. Burial will be in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Iowa.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2:00-5:00 p.m., at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, in Decorah, and after 10:00 a.m. at the church on Monday morning.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in memory of Ray, to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 701 Iowa Ave, Decorah, IA 52101, or to Winneshiek County Hospice, 907 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA 52101.
Raymond Orin Ramsey was born on November 21, 1927, the son of Gilbert Martinus and Olga Genette (Kvam) Ramsey, in Glenwood Township, rural Decorah, Iowa. Raymond was baptized and confirmed at the Glenwood Lutheran Church. He attended the Sheggrud country school through the seventh grade. Ray worked for various farmers in the neighborhood before moving to Decorah and working for L.C. Bolson Co. Hatchery, later working for Bolson Feeds. In 1979, he started working at Luther College as a custodian, retiring from there in 1993. Raymond enjoyed dancing and it was at a dance that he met his bride-to-be. Ray married LaVerne Brynsaas on April 6, 1952 in Glenwood Township. They were the parents of four children: Rosalyn, Ronald, Beverly and David. Raymond could often be found at some stream fishing. Also at many family get-togethers he would bring along his guitar and/or harmonica. He liked to sing and get together with his friend, the late, Marvin Onsager. He also spent several years singing with the Luren Singers. His position at Luther College involved working with several international students. Among them was Tony Guzman who became good friends and a fellow music lover. Raymond had a large garden for several years; selling his produce at the Farmer’s Market. Ray enjoyed giving away his extra produce. Years ago he could be found at the local softball field. He played ball for several years with a Glenwood team and later with the Good Shepherd Church league team. He also enjoyed playing darts. Raymond and LaVerne moved to Burr Oak in 1987.
Ray’s survivors include his wife: LaVerne Ramsey, Burr Oak, IA. Two sons: Ronald (special friend, Ardith Stockman) Ramsey, Decorah, IA and David Ramsey, Burr Oak, IA. Two daughters: Rosalyn Ramsey, Decorah, IA and Beverly Nelson, Postville, IA. Two sisters: Gertrude Steele and Grace Steele, both of Decorah, IA. Two sisters-in-law: Hildegard (Susie) Ramsey and Marian Brynsaas, both of Decorah, IA. One brother-in-law: Wesley (Sue) Brynsaas, Algona, IA. Two grandchildren: Rachel (Charles) Walker, Nevada, IA and Ryan Ramsey, Decorah, IA. One great grandson: Dexter Walker. Two friends: Melissa and McKenzie Stockman, along with several nieces and nephews.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents: Gilbert and Olga (Kvam) Ramsey. One brother: Norman Ramsey. One sister: Doris Styve. Four brothers-in-law: Erick Styve, Raymond Steele, Lester Steele and Roger Brynsaas. One son-in-law: Terry Nelson.
Source: Schluter - Balik Funeral Home database
Burr Oak Cemetery
Winneshiek Obituaries maintained by Bruce Kuennen.
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