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810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
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Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes - RochesterJerry Ramaker Obituary
Jerry Ramaker, 95, Rochester, Minn. died Thursday, Sep. 11, in Cascade Creek Memory Care.
His family is in the process of composing his obituary which will be shared here.
A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Bethel Lutheran Church, with visitation one hour prior. Inurnment will be in the Bethel Lutheran Church Columbarium.
Ranfranz and Vine is honored to be assisting the Ramaker family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
21
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bethel Lutheran Church
810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Send FlowersOct
21
Memorial service
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bethel Lutheran Church
810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Send FlowersServices provided by
Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes - Rochester