Dr. John C. Ramge
d. November 29, 2015
Dr. John C. Ramge, 97, died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday November 29, 2015 at Otterbein Retirement Community in Cridersville, where had resided for many years.
John was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio on February 23, 1919, the son of Christian and Minnie (Melshing) Ramge who have preceded him in death. John married Elsie Brautigam in 1943 and she passed away in 2009.
They have three children, J. David (Beverly) Ramge of Houston, Elizabeth A. (Davis) Suskind of Solana Beach California, William Howard (Betty) Ramge also of Houston, a granddaughter: Anne Michelle Suskind, M.D. of San Francisco and a sister-in-law is Marjorie (Clarence) Dinnen of Jamestown, Ohio.
John was preceded in death by brothers Edward and Raymond, and by sisters Marie Taylor and Emily Burden.
John was a 1936 graduate from Blume High School in Wapakoneta and from The Ohio State University, where he received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1942), Master of Science (1950), and Ph. D. (1955) degrees. He managed the Western Ohio Breeders Association, developed a Veterinary Medicine practice in Williamsburg, Ohio, taught at Ohio State University, and farmed (1955-1959) with his brother-in-law Harold Brautigam in Moulton, Ohio. John became Professor of Veterinary Medicine (1959-1983) at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He was an acclaimed teacher who helped develop the veterinary medicine boards in his specialty, but John's greatest love was for his community, especially in helping the disadvantaged and via his involvement in church activities (both locally and statewide in Texas). He was a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Bryan, Texas and St. Paul United Church of Christ in Wapakoneta. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and gardening, especially roses. In 1985, Texas A&M University conferred upon John the title of Professor Emeritus. John had a remarkable capacity to keep things in perspective. He had a way of chuckling at himself, enjoying not only the company of his friends and family, but also enjoying the nature of the universe and the depth of ideas. We will greatly miss him.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday December 4, 2015 at St. Paul U.C.C. Pastor Becky Sunday will be officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ or to Otterbein Retirement Community.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com
The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services to handle the arrangements.
The family wishes to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and staff at Otterbein Retirement Community where John received such outstanding and loving care.
John was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio on February 23, 1919, the son of Christian and Minnie (Melshing) Ramge who have preceded him in death. John married Elsie Brautigam in 1943 and she passed away in 2009.
They have three children, J. David (Beverly) Ramge of Houston, Elizabeth A. (Davis) Suskind of Solana Beach California, William Howard (Betty) Ramge also of Houston, a granddaughter: Anne Michelle Suskind, M.D. of San Francisco and a sister-in-law is Marjorie (Clarence) Dinnen of Jamestown, Ohio.
John was preceded in death by brothers Edward and Raymond, and by sisters Marie Taylor and Emily Burden.
John was a 1936 graduate from Blume High School in Wapakoneta and from The Ohio State University, where he received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1942), Master of Science (1950), and Ph. D. (1955) degrees. He managed the Western Ohio Breeders Association, developed a Veterinary Medicine practice in Williamsburg, Ohio, taught at Ohio State University, and farmed (1955-1959) with his brother-in-law Harold Brautigam in Moulton, Ohio. John became Professor of Veterinary Medicine (1959-1983) at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He was an acclaimed teacher who helped develop the veterinary medicine boards in his specialty, but John's greatest love was for his community, especially in helping the disadvantaged and via his involvement in church activities (both locally and statewide in Texas). He was a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Bryan, Texas and St. Paul United Church of Christ in Wapakoneta. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and gardening, especially roses. In 1985, Texas A&M University conferred upon John the title of Professor Emeritus. John had a remarkable capacity to keep things in perspective. He had a way of chuckling at himself, enjoying not only the company of his friends and family, but also enjoying the nature of the universe and the depth of ideas. We will greatly miss him.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday December 4, 2015 at St. Paul U.C.C. Pastor Becky Sunday will be officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ or to Otterbein Retirement Community.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com
The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services to handle the arrangements.
The family wishes to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and staff at Otterbein Retirement Community where John received such outstanding and loving care.
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