Edward A. Ramsten, of Marengo, died Friday November 5, 2010 at home. He was born in Chicago to Edward and Victoria (nee Braun) Ramsten. On October 1, 1982 he married Trish Driscoll in Downers Grove. He worked as a systems analyst for Western Electric for more than 40 years until his retirement in 1986. He enjoyed reading, music, art, and had a talent for watercolor.
He is survived by his wife Trish (nee Driscoll) Ramsten, his daughter Randee Mazurek, his sister Rita (Allan) Scanlan, his nieces Kathy (Carl) Sahlhoff, Debra (Donald) Walter, Beth (Allen VanNote) Scanlan, Karen (Kevin) Schoenecker; nephews Donald (Kathy) Robertson, Richard (Marg) Robertson. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Elaine Wells.
In keeping with his wishes, services will be private. Memorials may be given in his name to the American Lung Assn. 55 W. Wacker Dr Suite 800, Chicago, IL. 60601.