ravenously at a good meal, and conquered easily even the most challenging crossword puzzles. He was active for decades with barbershop quartet singing, a fixture as a baritone in the BarberGators chorus (he was named BarberGator of the Year in 1977) and two state-caliber quartets - the Hogtown Howlers (3rd place, fall 1974) and Three States Four (6th place, spring 1976). Patriotic songs routinely brought him to tears. But more than anything, he loved his family. He could go long stretches without seeing his siblings, and then fall right back into banter years in the crafting, reminiscing about childhood icons (like Rutt's Hut in NJ) or telling an off-color joke with his brother, both of whom share wonderful comedic timing. Dr. Ramer lived a good and simple life, quietly teaching the virtue of taking joy in small things, never predisposed to pursue material wealth, but rather to the wealth of his family's love and his own gentle spirit.