ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: RAMKE, VERNON 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Saturday, December 14, 2013

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RAMKE, VERNON 
(April 20, 1925 - December 14, 2013)

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Vernon “Hoss” R. Ramke, died on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at his residence 
in Covington, LA at age 88.

Born April 20, 1925 in Port Neches to the late Henry Roy and Louise Lacour 
Ramke.

Beloved husband of Meredith Lyon Ramke. Loving father of Stephen (Kim) and the 
late Pamela Ramke. Stepfather of James (Mathilde) and Stephen (Jill) Lyon. 
Grandfather of Andrew, Ashley, Sydney, Elizabeth, and Matthew Lyon. Brother of 
Roy Ramke, Sr., Doris Fuller, and Joyce (Jerry) Goodwin.
Also survived by many wonderful neices and nephews.

Hoss was an alumni of Lamar University (All American), Tulane University 
(Member of the 1949 SEC Football Championship Team), Stephen F. Austin State 
University and the United States Navy. He touched many lives through education 
and coaching. He had a longstanding career in the Petroleum Safety Industry. 
Post retirement he served as President and Manager of Covington Country Club.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation in the 
Chapel of St. Paul's School, 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covingon, LA 70433, on 
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 2:00-2:30 PM with a Memorial Service 
immediately following.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Tammany Parish Hospital 
Foundation at 1202 S. Tyler St. Covington, LA 70433.

E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 7033, has been 
entrusted with arrangements.

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