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George Ramsay Obituary
George Ramsay, artist, professor and father passed, as he would say, quietly into that good night on Aug. 31 at age 87. George will be remembered for his intellect, humor and creative abilities. George grew up in Flossmoor Illinois where he met his beloved wife Gerry as a senior in high school. The couple stayed together for the rest of their lives until Gerry (pictured) passed away on March 2nd of this year. George was a tenured professor at Wittenberg University for the majority of his career. Retiring to Montague Michigan and Scottsdale Arizona George continued in his artistic endeavors. George is survived by his children Susan and John Ramsay and his grandchildren; Griffin, Preston, Nova, Ryan and Katelyn. George's life is one which impacted many others. He will be remembered fondly by all he met. Donations should be sent in his name to Wittenberg University
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for George Ramsay
Maria Rambo
February 21, 2024
Maria Rambo
February 20, 2024
George was my advisor at Wittenberg (class of 1990) and he single handedly set my life´s trajectory in order when he sent me to the School of Visual Arts for a semester in 1989. I just learned that George passed away last August. I have made a lifetime in New York City, as an artist and designer, not to mention wife and mother of three super cool and creative city kids, and not a day goes by that I don´t think of him. We used to trade little messages on Instagram and I hadn´t heard from him in awhile. He was so special to me, and to many others.
Scott Roller
October 20, 2023
To Dr. Ramsay's family: Your father (and grandfather) was a smart, chill, talented and inspiring professor who quietly gave me confidence to develop design/art/photography skills that have given me so much joy and fulfillment over the past 35 years. i respected his critiques and loved his kind words. Thoughtful, encouraging and a joy to be around. I'm glad you had him for so long, and I am sending love and support to you all in this terribly tough time.
Brian Oetgen
October 20, 2023
I graduated in 1990 from Wittenberg, and probably my favorite class in four years was Art Fundamentals with Dr. Ramsay. Sending colorful thoughts of peace to his family.
Kristi Upole
October 20, 2023
My favorite course in college was the art class I took just for fun as a senior, with Dr. Ramsey, who was such a creative person and a gifted teacher.
Anne Hudson
October 18, 2023
To the family of George and Gerry Ramsay,
We are sad to learn of George's passing. Know that our thoughts are with you during this time of grieving. Both Gerry and I have many fond memories of our time with both George and Gerry at Wittenberg. With fond and very best wishes, Anne and Gerry Hudson
Bill Pursifull
October 9, 2023
George taught me how to sail on Lake Michigan and it developed a love of sailing that has lasted a lifetime. Thanks George for that gift, we will miss you.
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