"I wish I could see him again, I think about him a lot. ?"
In loving memory of
Ray Charles Ramer
October 24, 1946 - August 24, 2012
Ray C. Ramer, of Antigo, died Friday, August 24, 2012 at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 65 years old. He was born on October 24, 1946 in Elton, a son of Clyde and Ethel (Bebeau) Ramer. He married Cecelia Priesgen on July 22, 1967 at St. Killian Catholic Church, Hartford. She survives.
He was a graduate of White Lake High School with the class of 1964.
He served in the United States Marine Corps for 17 years. He served two tours of duty in Viet Nam and operated a Marine Corps Reserve Unit in Forest Park, Illinois. He was selected as part of a marine corps pilot program and attended Delmar College in Corpus Christi, Texas where he earned an associates degree in psychology. His marine corps career continued in Quantico, Virginia where he served as Senior NCO Officer at the Physical Fitness Center and concluded his military career as a Recruiter in Superior, Wisconsin. While in the Marine Corps Mr. Ramer was a player/coach for the All Marine Corps softball team and managed the All Marine Corps basketball team.
Mr. Ramer returned to Antigo in 1982 where he drove truck before starting his own company, C&R Trucking.
He was a member of the Anderson-Sather American Legion Post #524, White Lake, the Paul Marmes Chapter 23, Disabled American Veterans, Antigo, the Leland-Tollefson Veterans of Foreign War Post #2653, Antigo, and the Timberwolves Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Antigo.
During his life he was very active with youth baseball, basketball and football. Locally Mr. Ramer was instrumental in starting the Antigo Stallions youth baseball program.
He enjoyed hunting, woodworking and attending auctions.
Survivors including his wife are a daughter Ann Weiss of Chesapeake, Virginia; two sons Michael (Janelle) Ramer of Hogarty, Charlie (Pam) Ramer of Antigo; six grandchildren Crystal and Benjamin Ramer, Zackery and Ashley Ramer, Michael Charles and Daniel Weiss; three great-grandchildren Liliana Rayne, Hunter Rose Ann and Memphis; five sisters Patricia (Donald) Rose of Elton, Donna (Garth) Huettl of Elton, Debra Ramer of Delavan, Peggy Ramer of Janesville, Vickie Ramer of Union Grove; three brothers James Ramer of Elton, William (Deb) Ramer of Elton, Joseph Ramer of Elton.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Constantineau, two sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Ramer and Elaine "Nollie" Ramer
A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5 - 8 p.m. on Monday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday also at the funeral home.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com.
Tributes
"really miss seeing his face "
"I am so sorry to hear of your families loss. Ray was such a sweet man. He was always so nice to my family and always well just a very caring person as your whole family is. He will be deeply missed. My love and heartfelt prayers go out to all of you. "
"Ray has been a part of my life for nearly 30 years. He is the grandfather of both of my children and has been my other father always. I loved him very much! Ray always had my back even during the tough times. He will be extremly missed by myself and his grand and great grandchildren. My life would not be where it is without his constant support and love!!! I love you dad and will miss you everyday. RIP "
"Was great to play basketball with him at White Lake High. He was a very caring person.... I had fond memories when he picked me up and went to see Raymod Straley at Great Lakes Naval Hospital. How many people do you know who would travel over 200 miles to see a wounded friend?"
"There are so many happy memories with Ray. The memories that with most be remembered by me would be the energy that filled him when he would come over to see his great grandchildren Lili, and memphis. No matter how he was feeling he summoned the strength to live, laugh, and love them. And darn it if something was broke sure as the sun shines he had something somewhere that could be used to fix, or replace what was broken. I'll miss our talks about the Badgers, brewers, and packers. "
"So sorry to hear about Ray. We loved having him attend our auctions. We will miss him. He was a good man. Col Vikki Carbonari"
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I have many memories with Ray from my summers back home. Words cant express. So sorry for the loss. "
"Our deepest sympathy to the Ramer Family... Beth, Jacki Sue and Gina Lambert"
"We were neighbors of Ethel & Clydes for many years, living right across the road. Ray was older than me, but he was always so friendly to me and the rest of our family. I will always remember his friendliness, and even though I was younger, he always had a smile for me whenever I would see him. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. With love and sympathy. "
"I rember when he took my grandsons in his big truck they so excited."
"I am sorry to hear about Ray I always enjoyed talking with him. Rest in peace"
"Rest in Peace Ray. You were always mom (Rose ann's) favorite."
"Ray had a wonderful outlook on life. In all the years I have known him, a smile he always had. Never heard a negative word about anything. These characteristics he had I'm sure are still with him. Our condolences to his family... Ann (Laurent) Ramer Donna Ann Ramer Charles Anderson "
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ray was in my sister Barbara's class. It seems like there was always a Ramer in one of my family's classes and that was a good thing. We were able to get to know relation we would not have otherwise gotten to know. May Ray rest in peace."