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Emil C. Ramlow

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[October 23, 2017]  LINCOLN - Emil C. Ramlow, 92, of Beason passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at The Christian Village in Lincoln.

Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln

Service: 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln,

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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Emil C. Ramlow, 92, of Beason passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at The Christian Village in Lincoln.

Emil was born on April 29, 1925 in Burtonview, the son of John H. and Katherine (Stuan) Ramlow. He married Lois J. Wood on September 15, 1946 in Lincoln. She preceded him in death.

Emil is survived by his son, Thomas (Nancy) Ramlow of Beason, his daughter, Gloria Jean (Steve) Schaub of Gibson City; his brother, Virgil Ramlow of Dayton, OH; and a special friend Marie Harris of Springfield. Additionally, Emil is survived by nine grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Emil was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, five brothers, two sisters, and one great-granddaughter.

Emil proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from August 1943 – January 1946. When Emil returned to Lincoln he worked as a supervisor at The Bottle Factory for 36 years; and farmed. Emil also loved to dance, fish, and hunt; but above all else, Emil loved spending time with his family.

Services for Emil will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln, with Rev. Amy Ziettlow officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. Following the services, The Illinois Patriot Guard Riders will escort the funeral procession to New Union Cemetery; where full military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post Number #263.

Memorial donations may be made in Emil’s name to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

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