Charles Edward Ramsdell

Charles "Chuck" was born in Groveport, Ohio and grew up to became an Ohio State fan. He earned a bachelor’s degree in teaching on the GI Bill after serving as a weatherman during the Korean War and then furthered his education and earned a Masters Degree from Florida Atlantic University.

Chuck moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1956 when it was “nothing but everglades” and began his teaching and guidance counseling career that spanned for more than three decades. Chuck also umpired and coached little league baseball to supplement his teaching salary. He loved working with and talking to young people. It was through his teaching that he met the love of his life Ola Myrick, they were married and were together for almost 50 years! Chuck and Ola had a wonderful retirement traveling and playing golf together. Chuck was always a fitness “nut”. He loved working out in the fitness room, his daily walks and greeting familiar dogs along the way. His most prized achievement was to climb Mt Rainier in 1979. Chuck was a friend to all and loved chatting with the P.A.L.S. and dining room workers at Belmont Village, which has been his home for the last 2 years. His smile, a talent for story-telling and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

Chuck is survived by his nephews, Joseph (Kathryn) Langley, Robert Gemienhardt, nieces Jill (Tom) Minor and Annalee (Kurt) Engel, brother-in-law Edward (Becky) Myrick and additional extended family members. Chuck is predeceased by his dear wife Ola (Myrick) and siblings Patty Jean Ramsdell, Robert Ramsdell and Mary Love Gemienhardt.

A Celebration of Life for Chuck will be conducted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Belmont Village, 1031 Seminole Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. A graveside service for Chuck will be held in North Carolina at 10 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Marcus United Methodist Church Cemetery, Windblow, North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers as expressions of sympathy, please make donations to the Humane Society of Broward County, 2070 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 or your charity of choice.