Robert Ramstrom

Robert Gene Ramstrom, age 86, of Webster, WI, passed away at his home on Sunday evening, February 7, 2016. Robert was born in Wolf Creek, WI, on November 22, 1929, a son of the late Axel E. and Anna (Johnson) Ramstrom. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War from April 22, 1948 and was honorably discharged on April 21, 1952 with the rank Sergeant (Sgt). On August 16, 1952, Robert was united in marriage to Mary Jane Christensen in Pine City, MN. They raised three children and have lived in Webster area over 60 years. In 1952, Bob purchased a milk truck, that he used to haul milk from Frederic area farmers to the Frederic creamery. In 1953, they purchased and operated a farm near Webster. In 1958, Bob began working as a heavy equipment operator in bridge and highway construction in various locations in the United States. He retired in 1990. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers (I.U.O.E.), local 49. He was a long-time, faithful member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Webster, and was also a member of the American Legion Otis Taylor post 96. Bob enjoyed operating his Bobcat and collecting older machinery. He also enjoyed building small craft objects, and reading “Farm & Ranch” and “Farm Show” magazines. Bob was a fun loving person, and liked to make and see people laugh. He loved to hug family and friends. He was a hard worker and loved working in his shop and teaching his children and grandchildren how to repair and make things. Bob had an analytical mind and was always drawing plans on paper to create things to make. He is preceded in death by his parents, Axel and Anna Ramstrom; a son, Steve Ramstrom; brothers, Lindy and Ellsworth Ramstrom; a sister, Arbutus Keyser; and other relatives. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Jane; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott G. and Nadean Ramstrom; a daughter, Sandra L. Ramstrom; four grandchildren: Matthew Ramstrom (fiancé Erica Taylor), Amanda Ramstrom (Travis Scharschmidt), Croix Swanson and Ilie Horvath; two great-grandchildren, twins - Mason and Damien Ramstrom; as well as nieces & nephews and their families. Visitation will be held at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday, February 12th, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMS), Webster, WI, with his pastor, Rev. Jody Walter, officiating. Full military honors will immediately follow. A fellowship luncheon will follow the services. Interment will be in Lakeside Orange Cemetery Pallbearers are: Matthew Ramstrom, Croix Swanson, David “Pete” Olson, Ed Christensen, Joe Keyser, and Brenda Llambes. Honorary Pallbearers are: Allen Frigen, Norbert Behringer, Roger Tollander, Lloyd Talmadge, Anton Peterson, Mike Drimmel, Chad Currie, Ronald Pagenkopf, and Martin Zelinski. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMS), 26681 Lakeland Ave N, Webster, WI 54893.