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RAMER: Viola Magdalena (Gingerich) of Zurich

March 2, 2020 By Haskett Funeral Homes 21 Condolences

RAMER: Viola Magdalena (Gingerich) of Zurich

Peacefully at the Mitchell Nursing Home, on Saturday, February 29, 2020 of Zurich, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Sidney D. Ramer (2017). Cherished mother of Anne Rolleman, Lois and Hank Bos, Jim and Phyllis Ramer, Thelma and Rodney Steinman, and Janice Ramer. Proud and loving grandma of 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Laurene Zehr, Steve and Mary Ellen Gingerich, Verna Gingerich, Mary Gingerich, and Grace Ramer. Viola will be missed by many nieces, and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Aaron and Sarah (Erb) Gingerich, sister Mildred Gingerich, brothers Edgar, and Calvin Gingerich and brother-in-law Harold Zehr.

Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, ZURICH on Wednesday from 2 โ€“ 4 and 6 – 8 PM. The funeral service will be held at Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church, 37818 Zurich Hensall Road, Zurich on Thursday, March 5th at 11 AM, with Pastor Ryan Jantzi and Pastor Dennis Estep officiating. Spring interment Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich.

Donations to Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church, Mennonite Central Committee or the charity of your choice.

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  1. Blue Water Rest Home

    March 13, 2020 at 2:41 PM

    Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

  2. Sue Wilson

    March 13, 2020 at 10:32 AM

    Violaโ€™s family, I am sorry on your Mothers passing. I used to look after your Mom in Zurich. I liked her zest for life. She loved her Family, her Church and Wheel of Fortune. Cherish your wonderful memories. Hugs and prayers Sue Wilson

  3. Mary Lou Erb

    March 5, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    To Violas family
    My sincere sympathy
    Love and prayers
    Mary Lou Erb

  4. Marilyn Lipton

    March 5, 2020 at 8:41 AM

    Dear Lois, Hank, and Family, Our sincere condolences to you and your family. May you be comforted with memories and shared stories of your Mom, Mother-in-law, and Grandma today and always. Marilyn and Keith

  5. Karen (Webster/Harman) Holtby

    March 4, 2020 at 2:48 PM

    Phyllis, Jim and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Keep the memories close to your heart.

  6. Mary and Terry Smith

    March 4, 2020 at 12:16 PM

    Dear Janice,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
    Mary and Terry Smith

  7. Wayne and Helen Horner

    March 4, 2020 at 9:33 AM

    Jim and Phyllis our thoughts and prayers are with You All during this difficult time .

  8. Francis Denomme

    March 4, 2020 at 8:29 AM

    To Viola’s family

    It is with deep regret to hear of Viola’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all throughout this difficult time.

    Francis Denomme & Bonnie Vinet

  9. Martin and Cheryl Gelinas

    March 3, 2020 at 8:47 PM

    Dear Rob, Angela, Hannah, Grant, and all of Viola’s family,
    We wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will kept you all in our thoughts and prayers.

  10. Nick and Marion Callwood

    March 3, 2020 at 7:51 PM

    We extend our condolences to Anne and your family. May Divine Love and Peace surround you at this sad time.

  11. Dave Keys

    March 3, 2020 at 4:41 PM

    Jim ,Phyllis and family.
    Sorry to hear of Viola’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences goes out to the entire family .
    Dave, Shelly and Rachelle Keys

  12. Danny, Karen & Kaitlyn Masse

    March 3, 2020 at 2:16 PM

    Our deepest sympathies to the Ramer famiiy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

  13. Russell and Verona SNIDER

    March 3, 2020 at 11:48 AM

    Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was such a wonderful person. We are thinking of you all at this time as we are in BC and not able to attend

  14. Mel and Marlene Lichty

    March 3, 2020 at 10:35 AM

    Thinking of you as you grieve your dear Motherโ€™s passing.
    Rejoicing with you as you know she has entered her better home!

  15. Audrey and Mel Melick

    March 3, 2020 at 10:26 AM

    Jim and Phyllis and Ramer families,
    We are sorry to hear of your loss and are praying that you will be encouraged by memories of your mother and her faithful walk with God.

  16. Heidi Klopp

    March 3, 2020 at 9:04 AM

    To Viola’s Families,

    Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

  17. Wayne & Anita Gingerich

    March 3, 2020 at 7:10 AM

    Jim, Phyllis and the Ramer family
    Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. Thinking of you during this time.

  18. Doug and Joyce McBeath

    March 2, 2020 at 6:22 PM

    Our prayers and sympathy to the Ramer and Gingerich families on your loss

  19. Lucy Hesse

    March 2, 2020 at 6:08 PM

    Hi Thelma and Rod, so sorry that you have lost your Mother, sending hugs and prayers your way, Lucy Hesse

  20. Erich & Cheryl Freiter

    March 2, 2020 at 5:57 PM

    Thoughts and prayers to the families of Viola. Memories come back from mom and dad and their church families….

  21. Evelyn Vincent

    March 2, 2020 at 4:59 PM

    To Viola’s family,
    Sincere sympathy. She was a dear friend of mom’s. Praying for God’s peace and comfort

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