Service Schedule

Service
Memorial service for Fred Ramus Jr, 89 of Sidney, MT will be held at 4:00 P.M., Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT.

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Graveside Service
Inurnment will be held at a later date in Richland Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Fred Ramus Jr.
August 12, 1927 - November 4, 2016

Place of Birth: Sidney, Montana
Residence: Sidney, Montana
Age: 89

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Fred was born August 12, 1927 in Sidney, MT to Fred and Ethel (Wilson) Ramus. He was the youngest of 6 children. Fred’s family lived on the family farm in Clark, MT before moving to Sidney in 1929, where Fred attended Sidney Schools. Fred joined Army-Airforce in 1945 at the end of World War II guarding prisoners in Guam and the Philippines. After returning home from the military Fred worked for Sun Oil seismographing.
Fred met Ramona McCarten and they married on September 9, 1950 at St. Philomena’s Catholic Church in Sidney, MT to this union, they had one son, Scott.
Fred built many of the buildings in the area being the Superintendent for Sterhan Construction. Some of which include the Extended Care in Plentywood, the Catholic church and school, the addition on the Methodist church, Congregational Church, Sidney National Bank (Wells Fargo) Richland National Bank (Stockman’s) Alexander School, Richland Homes (Sidney Extended Care). His last big job was Sidney Health Center before retiring from Sterhan Construction and going on his own
Fred had a daily routine which consisted of a short little drive to Richland Pump & Supply to read the paper and visit with the guys, then back to his home to watch The Price is Right, back to Richland pump to read the rest of the paper before heading off to happy hour at the Cattle-Ac for a drink and visit with his friends.
Fred loved spending time with his granddaughters going to softball games when they were younger. When they came to visit, he loved telling them stories of his childhood or other life memories while they enjoyed Snack Pack Pudding and Vienna sausages. Fred was also an active member of the VFW Post 4099.
The family Fred left behind are: his son Scott (Gloria) Ramus; granddaughters Rayna (Dustin Fuchs) McKen-Z and Kacie Ramus; sister-in-law Loretta Ramus; brother-in-law Tom (Cheryl) McCarten; nieces and nephews Sherry (Dennis) Johnson, Ramona Barrett, Virginia Heeren, Carol Ann Draga, Rick Draga, Audrey (Tom) Miller, Rob Greave, Jay (Ashley), Shane (Lacey) McCarten, Kellie (Jason) Hirsch.
Fred was preceded in death by: his wife Ramona, his parents and sisters Pearl, Dora, Annabelle, Hazel and one brother, Virgil.
Fred was reunited with Mona on November 4, 2016 when he died at Sidney Extended Care, Sidney, MT.

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Keith and Pam Oyloe (Lake Havasu City, AZ)
Nov 6, 2016

Scott, Gloria and Family, So sorry to hear about Fred's passing. We enjoyed visiting with him throughout our years in Sidney. I was the lucky student of many a history lesson about life in the Mondak area. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you.

Joann and Neil tt
Nov 8, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to you

Zero
Nov 8, 2016

Scott, Fred was always good for some good ribbing and giving back. I'll miss those times.Thought are with you.

Violet Tharp (Sidney)
Nov 8, 2016

Scott & Gloria and family,
It was indeed a pleasure to know Fred and his family. My fond memories involved taking Ethel to her hair appointments with the taxi, visiting with Ramona at Penney's, and in the last few years seeing Fred occasionally. I didn't realize he was responsible for all those buildings in town, so that was interesting. My husband and Fred shared many stories at the VFW. Ethel and Ramona were active in the VFW Auxiliary and I enjoyed them. May you find comfort in the many memories.

Bill and Susan Zimmerman (Sidney)
Nov 8, 2016

Scott and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. We both enjoyed visiting with him and will miss his humor and kindness. You are and will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Dennis Heck (Mandan, ND)
Nov 9, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Ramus family. It is so difficult to loose a loved one and at the same time a true Blessing to know he lived a full life of 89 years, having opportunities to watch his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren live their lives and careers to an age of maturity, a very enviable blessing, in deed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Scott and your family. .God Bless you All, and rest in peace Fred Ramus Jr.

Zero
Nov 10, 2016

Scott, Fred was always good for some good ribbing and giving back. I'll miss those times.Thought are with you.

Bob Mullen (Clancy, Montana)
Nov 12, 2016

Scott and Family, So sorry to see that you father has passed away. I have wonderful memories of times with your dad hunting when I was young and in the years that followed he earned my greatest respect . My folks thought the world of your dad. He was a good man and will be missed greatly. My deepest sympathy. Bob

JD Jensen
Jan 10, 2017

Really sad to see Fred go. I will always remember the special sandwiches he made for us and the stories he told me.