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
Obituary
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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