Richard G. Ramsdell, age 78 of Kenosha, died unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, October 27, 2014. He was born in Crandon, WI on August 16, 1936 to the late Jesse and Mary (Kelnhofer) Ramsdell. On November 15, 1958, he married Margareta Maria Derstroff at St. Mary Catholic Church. They were blessed with raising four children and married almost 56 years. After serving in the U.S. Air Force in Germany, he joined his brother at Ramsdell Mobil on the corner of 39th Avenue and 70th Street. He then was employed with Outboard Marine Corporation from 1966 to 1980. Following OMC, he joined AMC/ Chrysler Corporation retiring in 1998. A member of St. Mary Catholic Church, he was very active in many capacities including acting as the Funeral Acolyte, Eucharistic Minister, clock tower tinkerer and as a parish work camp leader. Richard was also a member of the Kenosha Serra Club. Richard was very active in supporting the Community of St. Paul and was a passive member of the MGV Harmonia Chorus. His faith and family were important to him. He will be remembered for his kindness and humor-always a smile. Richard will be missed by his wife, Marga; his children, Carol (Rodney Fraser) Ramsdell, Patrick (Roxanne) Ramsdell , Paul (Gwen) Ramsdell, and Michael ( Patty) Ramsdell; 15 grandchildren, Dan, Jourdan, Maxwell, Jack, Nash, Rory, Charlie, Terri, Robert, Jackie, Marga, Sarah, Adam, Samantha and David and 8 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother, Robert (Jean) Ramsdell and a sister, Joan (Frank, Sr.) Main. Along with his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his siblings, Kathryn, William, Joyce and Jack.

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Service Info

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 7400 39th Ave. Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery.