Henry Ramer

Henry "Bud" Ramer, 69, of Stockton, died Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at his home. Bud was born May 7, 1937 to Alice Rymarkiewicz in Winona, MN. He was in the National Guard and served two years in the Army. Bud married Shirley Haedtke on June 30, 1962 in Winona. He received a commendation ribbon for Bravery and outstanding service during the 1965 flood. He handled dynamite to blast ice dams. In 1982, he received a letter from the sheriff's department, thanking him for his contributions and effort for rescue of drowning victims. Bud has had articles written about him in several books and many articles in the Winona Daily News. He gave many lectures in area schools and showed videos on commercial fishing. Bud was labeled Fish Handler to the Stars. He was the live fish handler and caught the 50lb catfish they used in the movie Grumpier Old Men. He became good friends with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemon. Bud had his picture taken with them and with Sophia Loren. Bud was a commercial fisherman most of his life. He worked closely with the DNR. When Jacque Cousteau was in Winona filming on the Mississippi, his crew stopped at Ramer Fish Market. They wanted to film how Bud caught fish under the ice. He ran Ramer Fish Market for over 30 years. He has been many places, seen many things, and has many accomplishments. Bud is survived by his wife, Shirley of Winona, MN; one son, Keith Budnick of Reeds Landing, MN; one daughter, Kelly (Donald) Kryzer of Ettric, WI; and two grandchildren, Joshua Rice and Kayla Jo Budnick. He is preceded in death by his parents.The memorial service for Bud will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service - Hansen Tribute Center in Goodview, MN with Funeral Celebrant John Wagenaar officiating. Friends may call on Friday, August 11 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home and also one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Please feel free to share a memory with Bud's family or sign his on-line guestbook at hofffuneral.com