Richard E. Rampon, formerly of Russellville, KY, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 in Chapin SC at the age of 95. Richard was born in Kingwood, WV on January 31, 1928 and grew up in Swissvale, PA, where he met his future wife, Dorothy Wedge Rampon. After high school, he served his country in the US Army from 1945-1947 during the occupation of Japan. Upon returning home, he earned his business degree on the GI bill from the University of Pittsburgh and married Dorothy in 1951. In 1955, Richard went to work for Rockwell International, serving in several positions in Pittsburgh, PA, Syracuse, NY, Morgantown, WV, and finally serving as plant manager in the Russellville, KY die cast plant from 1979 – 1993.
During his time in Russellville, he was a member of the Russellville Methodist Temple, the Logan County Hospital Board of Directors, Russellville City Council, and the Russellville Country Club. After the loss of Dorothy in 1997, he began traveling while enjoying his passion of golf, fly fishing, and bird hunting. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 2018, he moved to Chapin, SC to live out his final years with his son, Jeff and daughter in-law, Carol.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Wedge Rampon; his father, Emil Rampon; his mother, Mary Baritell Rampon; and brother, William Rampon.
He is survived by Jeff & Carol Rampon of Chapin, SC; Jim & Becky Rampon of Slidell, LA; and Cindy & Jim Ponzurick of Knoxville, TN, along with nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Temple in Russellville, KY, 395 S. Main Street, Russellville, KY 42276 on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM, with a visitation to take place at 4:00 PM.
A final graveside service and interment will be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens at 401 Curry Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The United Methodist Temple in Russellville, KY at 395 S Main St, Russellville, KY 42276 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at 2101 Rexford Rd #165W, Charlotte, NC 28211, https://www.stjude.org/donate
