In Memoriam Nelson W. Ramsier

Nelson W. Ramsier, 94, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, February 15, 2022 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman. He was born on July 5th, 1927 to the late Fred and Emma (Bachman) Ramsier. He married Aldine Elizabeth Gasser on September 20th, 1947. She preceded him in death on April 4th, 2011.

Nelson surrendered his life to Jesus Christ at the age of 21 and was baptized just over 73 years ago with his beloved wife Aldine. He was a faithful member of the Rittman Apostolic Christian Church and also served on the Apostolic Nursing Home Board. He was also involved with the Heifer Project, soil stewardship with Soil Conservation Service, and numerous other charities and organizations.

Nelson grew up on the family farm that his parents built and continued to work tirelessly there ever since he was a young boy. He loved driving the tractor as recently as November and was always fond of finding “projects” for his sons, grandsons and good family friends that he would recruit to help him in his later years.

On rare occasion his infectious and teary laugh would light up a room and his quiet whit always brought a smile. He knew few strangers and was generous to many he loved and many he didn’t even know. Besides the farm, Nelson enjoyed traveling and especially touring Sardis to show people where his ancestors lived. He will leave a big void on and off the farm and will be greatly missed.

Surviving are his sons, David (Dottie) Ramsier of Sterling, Steven W. (Karen) Ramsier of Sterling, Fred (Sheila) Ramsier of Sterling, Dan (Deb) Ramsier of Seville, and Gene (Kim) Howard of Sterling; 13 grandchildren, Curt (Heather) Ramsier, Carla (Matt) Beaumont, Crystal (Lucas) Frank, Debbie (Brian) Stoller, Laura (Peter) Bodrogi, Kelly (Kevin) Scheibe, Teresa (Robert) Rodeheaver, Michelle (Steven) Glick, Garrett (Kathleen) Ramsier, Gabriel (Charity) Ramsier, Stefanie (Todd) Wohlgamuth, Amanda (Josh) Bischoff, and Kaitlin (Eddie) Smolko; 32 great grandchildren with one more on the way; sister, Marie Gasser, of Rittman; sister-in-law, Barb Ramsier of Rittman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson Marlin Ramsier, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Services were held at at the Apostolic Christian Church, 10699 Steiner Road, Rittman, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial was at the Apostolic Church Cemetery in Rittman.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home, 10680 Steiner Rd., Rittman, OH 44270.

The family would like to send a special “Thank You” to all the wonderful caregivers who helped to care for Nelson and the family over the last several months.