TED L. RAMSEY

Ted Lamar Ramsey, age 74, of Columbia City, Ind., died at 4:20 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2011 at The Oaks, Columbia City.Born on July 29, 1936 in Kosciusko County, Indiana, he was the son of Frank and Geraldine (Jellison) Ramsey.

He graduated from South Whitley High School with the Class of 1955.He served in the US Air Force for four years. For 30 years he worked for Safeway Grocery Stores in California before retiring.He moved to Columbia City in 2006 to be close to family.His memberships included Grace Brethren Church in Sydney, Ind.

Survivors include his mother, Geraldine Slater of Columbia City; brother, Ned Ramsey of Columbia City; and father, Frank Ramsey of Oklahoma.At Mr. Ramsey's request there will be no visitation or service.Burial will take place at a later date at South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley, Ind.Memorials in Mr. Ramsey's memory can be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, IN46825.