There's a Poem for You

by Robert J. Ramp

In Memory
Robert J Ramp
January 19, 1921 – February 22, 2011

Bob’s passing right before the publishing of this his fourth book was made all the easier by knowing that the book was complete and ready to be published. One of his lifelong dreams was to be a published author and poetry became the outlet for that, and one of the mechanisms that helped to keep him young.

Bob treasured all those who came into his life and was an inspiration to many. His love for life and zest for living brighten the life of anyone who he came in contact with. How many of us will be able to say that we published a book at the age of 90?

Bob Ramp, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, veteran, true friend, mentor and poet-you will be missed. Special thanks to Marie who helped make this happen.

Jim Ramp

Robert J. Ramp

Robert J Ramp - Author and Musician born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, January 19th, 1921. The son of Walter F. Ramp and Cora A. Bigg, both deceased, having two sisters Doris Heffner and Betty Combs. Two sons James D. Ramp and David M. Ramp, and one brother, Kenneth, deceased. Wife also deceased. Attended North Side High, Fort Wayne Indiana, and Tri-State University, Angola, Indiana. Grad. 49 Bus Adm. continued education at USF Tampa, Florida. World War veteran. Employed at the Bank of America, corp. office, Tampa office, retired from North American Van Lines, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Have several poems published with University Library of Poetry, with the help of our creator and the gift given to me, I continue to enjoy writing my poems.