Bernard "Bernie" Ramert

Bernard Ramert, 81, died Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls surrounded by his loving family. He was born on the family homestead on May 20, 1930 to Emil and Sophie (Lammers) Ramert near Fulda, Minnesota. Bernard farmed with his father before enlisting as a CB in the U.S. Navy for three years during the Korean War. He was stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. On March 6, 1952 he married the love of his life, Janice Carlson, at Quonset Point, Rhode Island. After his honorable discharge, the couple moved back to the family farm where they raised their four children. Bernard and Janice loved nights dancing, traveling and spending time with family. He loved nature, fishing, hunting, trap shooting, welding, gun collecting, restoring furniture and working with his hands. He blessed those he met with the gift of laughter through all his adventures including serving 14 years on the Belfast Township Board, 12 years on the Murray County Planning Zoning Board and many years as a Gun Safety Instructor. In 2002, Bernard and Janice retired and moved to Lennox, South Dakota. There he worked as the Lennox Planning and Zoning Administrator, managed Walsen Apartments and enjoyed having coffee with the boys. He was a member of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Fulda, St. Magdalen's Catholic Church, Lennox, the Hi-C's Club, a lifetime member of the Fulda Fish and Game Club, the Fulda and Lennox American Legions and the N.R.A. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Charles and sisters Lorraine Fielder and Phyllis Ramert. His life is celebrated by his wife, Janice, Lennox; three daughters: Michele (Gary) Dougherty, Blue Springs, MO, Charmaine (Larry) Heger, Fulda, MN and Tonya (Dr. Art) Ringen, Lennox, SD; grandchildren: Ashley Dougherty, Nicole (Barry) Hyronimus, Dr. Megan (Preston) Hanner, Jeff (Stevy) Dougherty, Diana (Dustin) Randall, Lindy Meyer and Ronna (Nick) Poppens; great-grandchildren: Cole Hyronimus, Jackson Hanner, Ava Hyronimus and Collins Dougherty; sisters Viola Clark, and Ramona Schwab, both of Fulda, MN; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Gerry and Don Appel and Mary Ann DeMay, as well as many nieces, nephews other relatives and a host of friends. Bernard was so proud of his family, especially his grandchildren. Memorial services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27 at St. Magdalen's Catholic Church, Lennox, SD with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service with the family present.

Bernard "Bernie" Ramert

May 20, 1930 - August 21, 2011

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