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Ramsey, Ardeth Jane
Ardeth was an active member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vinton and an associate member of Peace Lutheran Church in Clayton. She was also involved with many clubs and organizations.
She enjoyed spending time with her family at their summer home on the Mississippi River in Clayton for 50 years. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends, and attending the numerous activities of her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, William (Barbara) Ramsey of Muscatine, Thomas Ramsey of Washington, D.C., and Patricia (Jonathan) Offt of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Craig and Kari Ramsey, Lydia, Evelyn, Josephine and baby boy Offt; brother-in-law, Marl (Gretchen) Ramsey of Green Valley, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Sharil (Joe) Ogle of Wadena; and stepsister, Pauline Hughes of Des Moines.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
A memorial fund has been established.
Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home of Vinton is caring for Ardeth and her family.
Condolences may be left at www.vsrfh.com.
Published Nov. 25, 2012 in The Gazette
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