Richard Allen Rampy
July 22, 1933 ~ February 21, 2020
Richard Allen "Dick" Rampy, 86, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 22, 1933, in Brashear, Missouri, the son of the late Glen Tyhurst Rampy and Thelma Goldie Hayden Rampy.
He was married on August 10, 1952, in Brunswick, Missouri, to Juanita Margaret Tate who survives at the home.
Mr. Rampy was a 1951 graduate of Edina (Mo.) High School where he excelled as an athlete in basketball, track & softball.
He served in the United States Navy and in 2012 he was recognized to participate in the Veteran Honor Flight to Washington DC.
Starting at the age of twelve, he shined shoes in a barber shop in Edina and worked at the soda counter of a drug store while he completed his high school education. This began his life-long example of a strong work ethic. His professional career began with PN Hirsch & Co. for which he later supervised thirty stores until they were bought by Dollar General. He then owned and operated Rampy’s Clothiers in Hannibal, Missouri, for thirteen years until retiring in 1996.
While in Hannibal he was an active layman at Arch Street United Methodist Church where he served in the choir, was chairman of the Administrative Board, and was involved in many other capacities. He was also instrumental in establishing the Hannibal "Discover Downtown" Association.
After residing thirty-seven years in Hannibal, Mr. Rampy and his wife moved to Jefferson City where they were active members of First United Methodist Church and faithful singers in the church choir. Dick was an exceptional golfer, loved woodworking, coin collecting, and fishing. He was especially fond of board games, marbles, and playing cards with his friends and family.
The Missouri House of Representatives honored Mr. and Mrs. Rampy with a resolution on the occasion of their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary.
Other survivors include four children, Sherry Lynn (Gart) Pollard, Osage Beach, Missouri; Stephen Tate (Tracy) Rampy, Lenexa, Kansas; Susan Joy (Steve) Stegeman, Jefferson City; and Scott Tyler (Sandra Jo) Rampy, Bentonville, Arkansas; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren with one more due in March; three siblings, Don Rampy, Peoria, Illinois; Jack (Carol) Rampy, Madison, Indiana; and Larry Rampy, Fort Madison, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Barbara Rampy, Moberly, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Gerry Rampy; Harold Rampy; and Bob Rampy; an infant brother, Billy Jo Rampy; and two sisters, Betty Wiley and Sandra Rampy.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at First United Methodist Church followed by a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Trevor Dancer officiating.
Interment will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville, Missouri, at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church – Music Ministry, 201 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101; Central Missouri Honor Flight, 1400 Forum Boulevard, Box 334, Columbia, MO 65203; Hospice Compassus of Jefferson City Living Foundation, 600 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101; Rampy MS Research Foundation, P.O. Box 1871, Bentonville, AR 72712; or Special Olympics Missouri, 305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on July 22, 1933, in Brashear, Missouri, the son of the late Glen Tyhurst Rampy and Thelma Goldie Hayden Rampy.
He was married on August 10, 1952, in Brunswick, Missouri, to Juanita Margaret Tate who survives at the home.
Mr. Rampy was a 1951 graduate of Edina (Mo.) High School where he excelled as an athlete in basketball, track & softball.
He served in the United States Navy and in 2012 he was recognized to participate in the Veteran Honor Flight to Washington DC.
Starting at the age of twelve, he shined shoes in a barber shop in Edina and worked at the soda counter of a drug store while he completed his high school education. This began his life-long example of a strong work ethic. His professional career began with PN Hirsch & Co. for which he later supervised thirty stores until they were bought by Dollar General. He then owned and operated Rampy’s Clothiers in Hannibal, Missouri, for thirteen years until retiring in 1996.
While in Hannibal he was an active layman at Arch Street United Methodist Church where he served in the choir, was chairman of the Administrative Board, and was involved in many other capacities. He was also instrumental in establishing the Hannibal "Discover Downtown" Association.
After residing thirty-seven years in Hannibal, Mr. Rampy and his wife moved to Jefferson City where they were active members of First United Methodist Church and faithful singers in the church choir. Dick was an exceptional golfer, loved woodworking, coin collecting, and fishing. He was especially fond of board games, marbles, and playing cards with his friends and family.
The Missouri House of Representatives honored Mr. and Mrs. Rampy with a resolution on the occasion of their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary.
Other survivors include four children, Sherry Lynn (Gart) Pollard, Osage Beach, Missouri; Stephen Tate (Tracy) Rampy, Lenexa, Kansas; Susan Joy (Steve) Stegeman, Jefferson City; and Scott Tyler (Sandra Jo) Rampy, Bentonville, Arkansas; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren with one more due in March; three siblings, Don Rampy, Peoria, Illinois; Jack (Carol) Rampy, Madison, Indiana; and Larry Rampy, Fort Madison, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Barbara Rampy, Moberly, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Gerry Rampy; Harold Rampy; and Bob Rampy; an infant brother, Billy Jo Rampy; and two sisters, Betty Wiley and Sandra Rampy.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at First United Methodist Church followed by a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Trevor Dancer officiating.
Interment will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville, Missouri, at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church – Music Ministry, 201 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101; Central Missouri Honor Flight, 1400 Forum Boulevard, Box 334, Columbia, MO 65203; Hospice Compassus of Jefferson City Living Foundation, 600 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101; Rampy MS Research Foundation, P.O. Box 1871, Bentonville, AR 72712; or Special Olympics Missouri, 305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Dick had a beautiful voice and gladly shared his music with other people. He offered to sing a blessing for us at a Tyhurst cousins’ reunion a few years ago, and I will always remember that beautiful voice. My condolences and best wishes to Juanita and the family. Jean Ann Ferguson
Our sincere sympathy to Juanita and the Rampy family, what a lasting solace to all of you for the model husband, father, and grandfather that Dick was. Frances and I are presently out of the area, but are with you in spirit . Gene and Frances Hall
Juanita, I was sorry to hear of Dick’s death. Though it has been years since we have seen him, I do remember him playing high school basketball and being at KSTC at the time my husband was. Jeanine Shaw Moss
Prayers to Juanita and the Rampy family. We grew up in a wonderful neighbor hood on Driftway Dr. and they were always the family we looked up to. So very sorry.
Deepest condolences to the Rampy family from all the LHS staff!!! In our hearts and prayers!
Put that big hand on my shoulder, and say , “ Look that ball right into your hands.” on catching passes from his son Scott. Boyhood teammates. Much love, much RESPECT. Mentor of lifetime… D.
Sending love and prayers to Sue, Scott, Jaunita and all the extended Rampy family. He was a wonderful patriarch for your family and a friend to ours. Much love, Jeanine Foster Balzer
Steve, I am sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Al Hanna
My prayers are with all of you. Those were Beautiful memories that you shared through the pictures.You will forever hold in your heart. Uncle Dick will truly be missed and that beautiful voice of his that he shared with many. Loved to hear him sing. Aunt Juanita prayers for you and family. Hugs and Love. Nancy Rampy. ❤
Dear Mrs. Rampy, Steve, Scott, and Immediate Rampy Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one in Mr. Rampy. Although I do not know most of the Rampy children I do know Steve (NMSU Bulldogs) and Scott (HHS Pirates). Mr. and Mrs. Rampy can take great pride in their children and the type of people they have become and their accomplishments. It would be an honor for me to make a memorial donation to the Central Missouri Honor Flight of Columbia, MO. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Steve Borrowman, Festus, MO. PS – I still have and wear a gray sports coat and a pair of dress slacks of which I bought from you (Rampy’s Clothing Store) back in the early 90’s. Still looks good! I always appreciated your personal and professional attention you gave me when I would stop in to either look at clothing or make a purchase. Thank You Very Much for Everything! God Bless All of You!
My favorite memory of Dick is his singing “Oh, Holy Night,” and Betty Hickman reading the Gospel, at evening Christmas services at the Edina Community Church in the 1950’s. He had a beautiful voice. I never attend a Christmas Eve service without recalling his singing.
Thank you, What a treasured memory and lovely reminded of this. He sang ‘O Holy Night’ m any times after that…and I have it on a recording.
Dear Steve…what a lovely post of your memories of us. Your tribute is a blessing to me. He was a wonderful Dad, Husband, Brother, Uncle…and loved our time in Rampy Clothiers, Inc. I miss him…but have comfort knowing he is with our Lord. Thank you, so much.
Thank you so very much!!
Thank you, Darren…for your post and your tribute at his Celebration of Life. Mrs. Rampy
thank you, Jeanie for your dear memory. Juanita
Nancy..thank you so very much! I loved your phone call, too. Aunt Juanita.
Jean…That was a wonderful time with our Tyhurst cousins. Thank you for your loving post. Juanita
Thank you, Richard, Yes, Driftway Drive was a wonderful neighborhood with precious memories.