Obituary of William A. "Bill" Ramcke

William (Bill) A. Ramcke, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was born in New Haven, but lived most of his life on the shoreline. Bill was always there for his children and his grandbabies. He was a hard worker and never missed a day of work. He was a Mechanic and Owner of Essex Sunoco in the 70’s, Salesman for many years, and retired as Manager of Essex Service Center. He enjoyed having fun and going out on his boat on Long Island Sound. He was quick with a joke and he had a contagious smile. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Ramcke and Dorothy Goodman. Bill lost the love of his life of over 30 years, his wife Donna Jean Swain. He is survived by his brother, Edward Ramcke and his wife, Carol. He also leaves his children, Melissa Figuenick Adams, Donna Frei and her husband Mike, William Ramcke and his wife Kim, Mike Ramcke and his fiancé Sue, Dan Ramcke and Laurie Jax, 22 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, July 28th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street in Centerbrook. A service will immediately follow at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Gladeview Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Old Saybrook for their care and compassion.