We knew Otto as a kind and gentle man severely affected by Lyme disease at a time before many knew much about it. Otto was active with several Lyme disease support groups and when ever possible assisted others who were suffering. We will miss Otto dearly and hope his friends and family will be comforted knowing how he gave of himself so that others would be educated about a disease that took so much from so many in the local area.

Granville A. Rampmeyer

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Granville Rampmeyer

Posted: Monday, December 9, 2013 2:33 pm |Updated: 9:42 am, Mon Dec 16, 2013.

SMYRNA, Del. — Granville Arthur “Otto” Rampmeyer, of Smyrna, Del., passed away at home Monday, Dec. 2, 2013. He was 78. He was born Feb. 11, 1935 in Ridgely to the late Andy and Mildred (Cross) Rampmeyer.

Graduating from Ridgely High School in 1954, “Ott” as he was known by his schoolmates, was a fierce competitor in soccer and baseball, and a member of the school’s 1951-1952 championship soccer team. He was a member of the National Guard and served in the U.S. Army as a driver in the Headquarters Battery of the 750th Field Artillery Battalion in Munich, Germany. For most of Otto’s career, he was a master offset printer, taking pride in his work for firms from New York to North Carolina, but he worked mainly in the Delmarva area. He was an official Little League umpire for 19 years and was known for his fair and impartial rulings. In later years, Otto was active in the Delaware Lyme Disease and Brain Injury Support associations. Otto was well known on Delmarva as a collector, flea marketer and original American picker. He loved his family, Christmas and sports, especially soccer, baseball and football. Otto was a lifelong Methodist.

He is survived by his wife Ann (Sweetman) Rampmeyer; his son Michael Rampmeyer and his companion, Amy James, of Newport News, Va.; his son, Mark Rampmeyer of Long Island, N.Y.; his stepdaughter, Connie Connolly and her husband, Gary, of Denton; his brother, Charles and his companion, Anna Mae Walls, of Ridgely; his brother, Tommy and his wife, Nellie, of Trappe; and his brother, Pete and his wife Frances of Easton; his stepson, Ron Roland of Stevensville; his granddaughter, Casey Burnett and her husband, Chris, of Newark, Del.; his granddaughter, Allie Floyd and her husband, René, of Weatherford, Texas; three great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Tuffy.

He was predeceased by his brother, Robert; his grandson, Jack; and his dogs, Shy and Buddy.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, Del., with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 or Delaware SPCA, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934.

Letters of condolences may be sent via www.pip pinfuneralhome.com.

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