Dick Ramm, age 91, of Fremont was raised into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Newaygo County Compassion Home.  Dick was born on December 5, 1932 in Detroit to John and Carol Ramm and later married Judith Coblentz on August 27, 1955.  Dick graduated from Western Michigan University in 1955 and then earned a master's degree from Central Michigan University.  After graduation Dick taught for seven years in Willow Run.  His work life then took him and his family to Racine, WI for a year and Glenview, IL for a year.  He and his family then returned to Michigan, coming to Fremont in 1965.

Dick taught physical education in every building in the Fremont system at one time or another, starting at the old high school and ending up at Pine and Cedar Schools.  He also coached the swim and cross-country teams.  Dick retired from teaching after twenty-eight years in Fremont.

Their church (Fremont Congregational) was always a very important place in Dick's family's activities.  Dick served as Sunday School Superintendent, Bethel Participant, House Person and Director of the 60+ Program.

Dick has been a volunteer at the Dogwood Center of Fine Arts along with volunteering at True North and the Newaygo County Commission on Aging for every lunch at the Fremont meal site and then delivering meals for about eight years.

Dick is survived by his daughters, Susan (Steve) Brizzolara of Grand Rapids and Mary Beth Ramm of Plainwell; and several nieces and nephews.  His wife, Judy, preceded him in death in June of 2017.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date at the Fremont Congregational Church.  Those details will be announced when they are finalized.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Newaygo County Commission on Aging, P.O. Box 885, White Cloud, MI 49349 (please note "Meals on Wheels" memo line in the check to ensure the funds are used for a cause Dick cared so passionately about.  Contributions may also be made to First Congregational Church of Fremont, 714 Hillcrest Avenue, Fremont, MI 49412; or the Newaygo County Compassion Home, 20 S. Stewart Avenue, Fremont, MI 49412.

Commission on Aging
P.O. Box 885, White Cloud MI 49349

1st Congregational Church of Fremont
714 Hillcrest Avenue, Fremont MI 49412

Newaygo County Compassion Home
20 S. Stewart Avenue, Fremont MI 49412