IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Clarence D.

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Ramme

December 28, 1946 – September 17, 2012

Obituary

Clarence D. "Kelly" Ramme, 65, of So. Davis Rd., Ironwood, died peacefully Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.      He was born Dec. 28, 1946, in Ironwood, son of the late Floyd and Marion (Chouinard) Ramme, and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1965. He then served six years in the Minnesota and Michigan National Guard.      Kelly owned and operated Ramme's Auto Salvage, Ramme's Septic Service and Ramme's Auto and RV Sales. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood and a Third Degree member of Ironwood Knights of Columbus Council No. 1396. He loved attending auctions and enjoyed flower gardening. Working was his hobby.      On Jan. 8, 1966, he was married to the former Jane T. Honkala at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer by the Rev. Chester Franczek. Jane survives.      Also surviving are two sons, John, Ironwood, and Floyd (Linnea), Ironwood Township; a daughter, Barbara (Mark) Werner, Eagle River, Alaska; grandson, Jason Ramme; two brothers, Dennis "Blackie", Madison, Wis., and David, Ironwood; a sister, Donna Ramme, Merrill, Wis.; half sister, Paula Lesinski, Ironwood; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and brothers-and-sisters-in-law.      Per Kelly's wishes, cremation has taken place.      A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood, with the Rev. Robb Jurkovich, celebrant.      Luncheon will follow in the parish hall.      Relatives and friends may call in the St. Joseph Family Room at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, where members of Pere Menard Assembly No. 471, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, will serve as honor guard.      Condolence's can be given to Kelly's family online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.
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