George D. Ramey's Obituary
George D. Ramey, age 83, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, founder of GR Group Sales, Inc., husband, father and grandfather; passed away May 6, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. George worked in sales for both the aluminum and steel industries for many years before he started a bale tie manufacturing operation and formed GR Group Sales, Inc. George was born in Butler, PA. He graduated from WestTechHigh School in Cleveland. He then served in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant and was a long range navigation instructor. After leaving the service, he attended college and studied Metallurgy. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a past Master of Dover Masonic Lodge No. 489 FA&M and also served as the Lodge Treasurer and on the Temple Company of the Lodge for many years. He was an usher at Dover Congregational Church and worked with the WestlakeHigh Schoolâ??s Athletic Department at athletic events. Beloved husband of 57 years to the late Elizabeth â??Bettyâ?; loving father of Jeffrey (Kathy) and Karyn (Michael) Polivka; cherished grandfather of Bryan and Taylor. Services will be on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 4 PM, followed by a Masonic Service at 4:30 PM in the Chapel at SunsetMemorial Park, 6245 Columbia Rd.North Olmsted; where friends may call from 2 PM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Dover Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 2239 Dover Center Rd.Westlake, OH 44145.
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