Arden L. Ramsey, 83 of Farmersburg, passed away at 7:02 AM on Monday, November 17, 2014 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Braham, MN on September 29, 1931 to Leland B. Ramsey and Iva C. Bechtold Ramsey. He retired as Chief Engineer for WTWO-TV. Arden is survived by his wife of 60 years, Esther Knight Ramsey, two sons, Thomas A. Ramsey (Cathy), and Steven A. Ramsey (Marla), as well as one daughter, Linda C. Jenkins (Richard). Also surviving are his grandchildren; Nicholas Ramsey, Alan Ramsey, Ryan Jenkins, Eric Jenkins, Krista Ramsey, Nathan Ramsey, Evan Mathews, and Tyler Mathews, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his sister, Ramona Ramsey. Arden was an Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War, was a member of United Methodist Temple Church, and was an amateur radio enthusiast—going by the call letters “W9JCU”. Funeral services will be held at United Methodist Temple Church on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM, with Pastor W. Kevin Drane officiating. Burial will follow in Farmersburg Westlawn Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled in DeBaun Springhill Chapel for Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, in his memory.
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