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Obituaries
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Harry W. Ramseyer Jr., M.D.
HARRY W. RAMSEYER JR., M.D.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Dr. Harry William Ramseyer Jr., of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022, at home surrounded by family. He was 90 years old.
Dr. Ramseyer was born September 15, 1931, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Harry W. Ramseyer Sr. and Lena (Prevo). He grew up in Washington, Iowa, and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1957.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Gwendolyn (Ramseyer) Schneider.
Dr. Ramseyer is survived by his wife, Mary (Redlinger); daughter and son-in-law, Janet (Ramseyer) and Scott Houser; daughter, Linda Ramseyer; daughter, Peggy Ramseyer; and son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Leslie Ramseyer. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Dr. Ramseyer was an accomplished physician who proudly served his profession for over 42 years here in the Valley. He was an avid "do-it-yourselfer" and willingly shared his time and talents. Most of all, he loved his family and supported all their activities and interests. He will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. A Funeral Mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 E. Libra Dr., Tempe. Interment to follow at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St., Phoenix.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley and/or Pathways for Paws.
Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.