He is survived by his Wife Marie, Children: Steve Ramm of Medford, and Laura Ramm of Milwaukee, Grandchildren Dylan and Trevor Ramm of DePere, Siblings: Jerry, Jean Don, Lola, Ray Ramm, and Lucy Hanish, all of Medford, Sister in Law Becky Ramm, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Siblings: Joan Koeffer and David Ramm.
After high
school, Al joined the United States Marine Corps and was an electrician on the
A-6 and F-4 Aircraft. He served two tours in Vietnam, and also one year in
Japan. Al also served as an electrical instructor on the aircraft. He earned
the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1974.
Al returned
to Medford and drove milk truck, worked for Radio Shack, and also worked in the
maintenance departments at Hurd and Weather Shield Window Companies. He retired
in 2010.
Al was a
member of VFW Post 5729 in Medford, and was a longtime member at Zion Ev.
Lutheran Church.
A memorial
service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday July 5, 2017 at Zion Ev. Lutheran
Church in Stetsonville. Rev. Richard Russow will officiate. Burial will follow
at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church
from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Military honors will be
rendered by the Medford Area Military Rites Team.
In lieu of
flowers, per Al’s request, memorial donations may be given to his family, which
will then be given to homeless veterans.
Hemer
Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements.
Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.