Karen-Ramacher-Obituary

Karen E. Ramacher

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Ramacher, Karen E. age 62, of Oak Grove. Preceded in death by husband, Fran. Survived by children, Natalie, Troy (Tracy), Ryan (Nikki) Ramacher and Teresa Buchta; grandchildren, Dominic, Dante and Tre Ramacher; brother, Donald Thoreson and sister, Deb Springer; many other family & friends. Visitation Thursday, 4-8 PM at the Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd. Service Friday, 11 AM, with visitation one hour before at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey. Interment West Oak Grove Cemetery. Karen fought a courageous battle and taught all who knew her to be strong and never, ever give up. She was always the life of the party and assured us all of a good time. Her fun spirit and kindness will be missed by all who knew her. Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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To all the Ramacher, Thoreson, Springer and Swanson Families.
You have all been blessed with such a wonderful, beautiful inside and out, loving Karen in your life. I always thought of Karen & Fran as the most beautiful couple in St. Francis. They left a huge impact in so many lives. When I got to know Karen the most was decorating Donny's house for Travis's graduation. They were the life of the party. Wee feast, pioneer days, Blue Goose, on and on. Food fights at Thanksgiving.(I wish I...

Natalie, Troy, Ryan and families....My husband Bob and I were so thankful that we were able to see Karen last Saturday. She was such a beautiful person, inside and out. Her contagious laughter and smile will always be my memory of her. Deb and I used to go to your house on Saturday mornings and we would drink coffee and chat for hours - late into the afternoon. You must be so proud; Karen will be held close in so many hearts and will be so greatly missed. We loved her so.

Natalie and family, I am very sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.I had only met her a few times,but what a fun lady. God Bless.

Dearest Family
I am so very sorry. I just heard this afternoon of your loss. Karen became a friend of mine so many years ago. I was at her and your fathers wedding. We wall papered together, dance, shopped, ate, and one day she came over with ironboard and iron and ironed with me. We haven't seen much of each other in many years but each time I bumped in to her it was like no time had past. So many people loved her. I have missed her in my life, I know her and Franny are together...

To The Ramacher Family & Debbie & Donald,
Your in our thoughts and prayers at this tragic time. God took both Karen & Fran way too early. We will remember all the good ole times, T & R softball games, snowmobiling, dances etc.
Our sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.
Judy (Berge) & Orv Dalberg

If anyone knew how to ENJOY life, it was you Karen. I can just see you
now, whether it was dancing your butt off at Pioneer days or making
sculptures at Teresa’s wedding shower or heck even laughing at the live
entertainment at her Bachelorette party...you sure enjoyed it ALL! You
are someone I have always thought of as “full of life”. And it will
live on with your children and grandchildren...they already redeem so
many of your beautiful qualities.

To everyone,...

TO KAREN, a dear friend from the past. Even though we were somewhat 'distant' friends and didn't see much of each other, especially in the last 10 years, I can still see you smiling, laughing, and always living life to the fullest. As you told me many times I will now say to you Karen, "KEEP SMILING! Your 'boomer' friend will forever miss you."
TO KAREN'S FAMILY.
I know nothing I can say will make a difference during this painful & difficult time you are all going through but please...

Dear Karen,
From the times I have shared with you and your family over all the years, the one thing I do remember is that you are/were the center of all fun. Where you are now they are very blessed to have one of the funniest and kindest Angels around. I have been blessed to share a ride with you on the bikes, hang out with you and the family after partying and enjoying the food at the house. You always welcomed anyone into your home and in your heart and I know you always will. You...

Our family is thinking of you all and are rejoycing in knowing you Karen. I love to here the stories you have of your days at Anoka High School with my parents. You and Franny are a great inspiration of love,kindness,and friendship to others and most of all to ourselves. Make sure you save a spot for me, Cat, and Julie on that Great dance floor in heaven you are rejoycing on now.

love you all !!!
Ralph, Mary, and Kids