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Caroline "Booboo"
Lorraine Ramsey
June 26, 1934 — June 23, 2025
Grand Forks
Caroline L. Ramsey, 90, of Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, June 23, 2025 at Altru Hospital surrounded by her family.
Caroline Lorraine Stauss was born June 26, 1934 in East Grand Forks, MN to John and Elizabeth (Werre) Stauss. She grew up and attended school in East Grand Forks. On October 28, 1961 she married Ernest Ramsey and they made their home in Grand Forks and were blessed with two children, Amy and Jeff. Together they owned and managed apartment buildings for over 30 years.
Lovingly known as "Boo Boo," she loved taking care of her family, including doing daycare for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very particular about her flowers, coloring books, and word finds. She decorated many beautiful wedding and doll cakes for her family and friends over the years.
Caroline is survived by her children, Amy (Alan) Ostermeier of Grand Forks and Jeff (Debbie) Ramsey of Grand Forks; grandchildren Mikayla (Logan) Keitzman, Ryan (Bethany) Ostermeier, Teran (JJ) Germscheid, Kalissa (Kyle) Sigette, Colton Ramsey and Brooklynn Ramsey; and great-grandchildren Savannah, James, Ava, Eric, Alden and Leo.
She is preceded in death by her parents John and Elizabeth Stauss, husband Ernest, granddaughter Katie Ostermeier and siblings, Lydia Maier, Mary Jackson, Albert Stauss, Lillian Foster-Wyatt, Richard Stauss, Walter Stauss and Betty Deziel.
FUNERAL: 2:00 PM, Monday, June 30, 2025 at First Lutheran Church, 203 5th Street NW, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721.
VISITATION: One hour before the service at the church.
INTERMENT: Memorial Park North Cemetery, 1003 N. 23 Street, Grand Forks, ND, 58203
Monday
First Lutheran Church
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Monday
First Lutheran Church
Starts at 2:00 pm
Monday
Memorial Park Cemetery
Starts at 3:45 pm
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