Escanaba, MI
Ret. TSGT John L. Raminger,USAF, age 62, of Escanaba passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.
John was born December 30, 1949 in Curtiss, Wisconsin, the son of John and Ida (Gayken) Raminger. John and his family moved to Greenwood, Wisconsin at an early age. He graduated from high school in 1968. Following high school John entered the United States Marine Corp where he served his country proudly during the Vietnam War. John served the rest of his military career in the United States Air Force until his retirement in 1987.
John is survived by two daughter, Lisa (Len) Knappenberger of South Bend, Indiana and Amy Joy Raminger-Silbernagel of Escanaba; two sons, Steve (Kristi) Raminger of Wichita, Kansas and Travis John Raminger of Green Bay, Wisconsin; 5 grandchildren and a brother, Dennis Bowen of Wausau, Wisconsin
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will recieve friends on Friday, December 7 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Military Honors will be presented at 10:45 by the Delta County Veterans Council. Memorial services celebrating John’s life will be at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Fr. Emmett Norden officiating.
Memorial contributions in John’s name may be directed to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018, www.hdsa.org.
greg & cathy Tolman - escanaba, mi
Amy, Travis, Brandi & Lisa, so sorry for your loss . sending prayers & love to you all. John will now be pain free and resting peacefully.
Christopher Michael Ethier - Escanaba, MI
Travis, of untold countless coworkers, you were one of the few truly worth their salt in this world. I grew up the grandson of fresh off the boat, Finnish immigrants and without a doubt you’ve demonstrated SISU every step & turn of the way. I have nothing but respect, admiration and condolences to esteem/heap upon you, and your family during these trying times. I know the RAMINGERS have the fortitude & honor to see things through……no matter how rough they may seem at the darkest of times….
Martin J Zickert, Colonel, USAF, Ret
My condolences to the family. John grew up just a few miles from me and ended up in the US Military as did I altho we were 8 years apart. We both served in the USAF for many years and I’m sure the family feels the loss.
Harvey and Phyllis Goeke - Greenwood, Wi
We are so sorry to hear of John, Jackie’s passing. We are neighbors from where he grew up and knew him as he was growing up. We knew him and his father well, as they lived on a neighboring farm. We were saddened to hear that he suffered so….and we are appreciative of his contributions as he served our country.