North Attleboro, Massachusetts
1924 - 2009
PLAINVILLE - Robert H. "Bob" Rammel, 85, of Sunset Lane died Monday evening, December 7, 2009 in Madonna Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
Born September 26, 1924 in Plainville, he was a son of the late Thomas and Laura (Miller) Rammel.
Bob was a lifelong resident of Plainville and graduated from Plainville High School in 1942. He graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne in 1944 and then served as an Lieutenant in the US Navy during World War II onboard in Pacific Theatre.
Bob retired from the Foxboro Company as Group Leader in Panel Assembly in 1985 after 33 years there. He also worked as a volunteer firefighter in Plainville where he served as Captain for many years and a 55-year member of the Eastern Star Lodge A.F. and A.M. in Rehoboth.
Bob was a former Massachusetts State Police Officer for five years.
He is survived by his three daughters, Lauren and her husband Michael Austin of North Attleboro, Linda and her husband, Patrick Kelleher of North Attleboro and Trisha Rammel and her companion, Larry Birkbeck of South Attleboro and five grandchildren, Daniel and Stephanie Austin, Brianne, Patrick, Jr. and Kevin Kelleher.
He was brother of the late Alden and Gerald Rammel.
Visitation is respectfully omitted. Funeral services will be private with interment in Plainville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Plainville Lions Club, 63 High Street, Plainville MA 02762.
Arrangements provided by the SPERRY & McHOUL FUNERAL HOME, 15 Grove Street, North Attleboro.
To sign an online guestbook for Mr. Rammel, please visit www.sperry-mchoul.com.
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I was working at Al Paulus' Mobil station in Plainville center when Bob used to come in on his motorcycle with his Mass. State Trooper uniform on. He looked so cool. I've held that memory for 60-some odd years.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Skip Youngdahl
December 12, 2009 | Mebane, NC
We were so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts & prayers go out to you all.
With our deepest sympathy,
Joe,Debbie,Carrie &Joey Donovan
December 12, 2009 | North Attleboro, MA
Our thought's and Prayer's go out to all of you! Your Dad was a wonderful man, Bob and I knew him very well. With deepest sympathy.
Bob and Elsie Skinner
Elsie Skinner
December 11, 2009 | Plainville, MA
Dear Lauren and all of the family,
I am so sorry to read that your Dad has
passed on and is at peace now.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of
you. I know what you are going through,
remember all the good times and talk about everything, it sure helps.
Your Dad was a great person and a great
neighbor and friend.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Phyllis Philbrook
December 11, 2009 | Plainville, MA
To Trisha and family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time Trish, we both know what you are going through. Try to focus on all the good times you've shared with him, it's hard right now but with the help of your family and friends it will get easier. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
BIll and Brenda Linfield
December 10, 2009 | So. Attleboro, MA
Dear Linda and all of the family- We were both sad to see that Bob passed away. He was a great guy- Hopefully he is at peace- Love Donna and Bern
Donna Hopkinson
December 10, 2009 | N.attleboro, MA
My thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family and friends.He always had a sparkle in his eyes talking of his fun times with you all.Sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Barb
Barb Nichols
December 10, 2009 | Rehoboth, MA
Linda, Trisha, Lori & Family
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Bill & Sue Bolger
Bill & Sue Bolger
December 10, 2009 | North Port, FL
To all of the Rammel family. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent to you all, Love, Paul and Wendy Haraldsen
December 10, 2009
