Mary Jane Ramer, of Elton, died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at her home under the care of her loving family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 73 years old. She was born on June 23, 1938 in Lily, a daughter of Vila "Chub" and Maxine (Creech) Pendleton. She married James Ramer on April 23, 1955.
Mrs. Ramer was a partner along with Jim Ramer for M&J Trucking and Brokerage Company for 15 years in Englewood Colorado. She returned to Elton in 1993.
She volunteered at AVAIL, serving funeral luncheons in White Lake, delivering food from White Lake Food Pantry to the shut ins and worked at the voting polls.
She enjoyed participating with sweet friends in West of 50 at Four Corners Assembly of God church.
Survivors include James Ramer a daughter Malisa Reisner, Wausau; a brother LaVern Pendleton, Tucson, AZ; five Grandchildren Amber Ramer-Roberts and husband Justin, Appleton, Nathan (Michelle) Brown, Wausau, Anthony Ramer, Elton, Alex Saltzman, Denver, CO, Madison Drake, Denver, CO; five step brothers; two step sisters.
She was preceded in death by her father Vila "Chub" Pendleton and mother Maxine Little; a daughter, Carin Drake, a sister Pauline Zirkelbach, a brother Wayne Bucknam.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Kindle officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:30 until the time of services at the funeral home.
Services
Visitation
Antigo, WI 54409
Service
Antigo, WI 54409
Mary Jane's mother was my great aunt. I had many nice phone conversations with Mary Jane as she cared for her Mom in her later years. I got acquainted with Mary Jane during this time and felt close to her. My thoughts are with her family.
Ron Mobley
Versailles, KY
I will always remember Aunt Mary Jane as a beautiful soft spoken woman. She always told me she loved my hugs, "I always gave her just the right squeeze and I was always warm". She made me feel special and loved. I think she started my love of expensive makeup, she used to send Este Lauder sample boxes to the house and I couldn't wait for mom to open it up and share with me. I love you Aunt Mary Jane and will miss you, be at peace.
She was alway in my life, I remember when she lived in the "little house" and she stopped me from riding my pony patchy into her kitchen. I used to love to listen to her and Mom play those boogie woggie tunes on the piano. I will always play a few slots for her whenever I gambling, she will bemissed.
Aunt Mary
I will remember all the times we had in person and on the phone. We could go years and just pick up like it we had been talking everyday. I will take with me your ability to make people feel loved at all times and to know that family is all that matters. I will miss you and our chats of memories and giggles. Love, Jan Stephens-niece
God bless you, Aunt Mary. I'll always have loving memories of your gentle nature. Visiting you and Uncle Jim and Grandma Little on those family vacations to Colorado as a kid was a highlight of my childhood.
Uncle Jim, you have mine and Robyn's deepest sympathies.
I was your grandson and you were my grand mother with out you I would not of been possible I know I was not always the best I know though that there will always be a ever lasting love and know that time will never keep or love apart I love you and will miss you grams
Aunt Mary Jane will be so missed - for her giggle, her grace and style and her awesome spelling! (That's why my Maddy is Madeline CARIN.) Be at peace, sweet auntie. You were a class act all the way.
So very many memories but one constant stands out....how slow she was to get ready to go anywhere!! Everyone else would be in the car and waiting, and waiting, and waiting for Mary Jane to appear! We all just came to accept it and thats just the way it was...
Mary Jane was a wiz in the kitchen, I loved to come for a visit and feast on her creations. She could whip up a meal faster then anyone I knew, and it would be delicious. She always made me and my family feel very welcome, even my dog! There was always room for everyone at their house, people coming and going all the time. A visit was never long enough, always left wanting more time with them. Rest in peace MJ
I wish that I would have had some more time to reconnect with Mary and am just happy to have
had the chance to speak with her a few days ago.
She was a good hearted lady and I was proud to have her as an aunt.. my thoughts and prayers are with you all right now.
Jeff and Jessia
Uncle Jim,
So sorry for your loss. Aunt Mary, you will be so missed by all of us.
Love you
Lori
Add to Your Calendar
Obit Checkin