- Vernon A. Rammer, 79, of 7778 Granada Blvd., Hollywood, Fla. and former ly of Sheboygan, passed away, April 20, 2004, after battling cancer.Vernon was a son of the late Leonard and Cora Buschmann Rammer. He was bo rn March 11, 1925, on the Rammer family homestead in the Town of Sheboyga n. He attended Erdman Grade School and was a 1943 graduate of Central Hi gh School. It is there that Vern discovered his musical talent, which beca me his lifelong career. It is also there that he met his future wife, clas smate Carol Anderson.Vern and Carol were united in marriage on Sept. 29, 1945, at St. Dominic C atholic Church. Carol preceded him in death on Jan. 1, 1995.Vern's talent as a Jazz musician led him to Detroit, joining his cousin a nd close friend Jerry Sloane's (Senkbeil) band. Then it was on to the Chic ago Playboy Club. The family relocated to Hollywood, Fla., 42 years ago wh en he was offered a job at the Miami Playboy Club. Over the years Vern pla yed in many different bands, including performing on cruise ships. He w as a member of the Professional Musician's Union. Vern performed his la st "gig" on New Year's Eve 2003.Family and friends will fondly remember Vern, especially his sense of humo r, the twinkle in his eyes, accompanied by that mischievous grin and the l aughter that went with it.Survivors include one son, Gregg Rammer; and one daughter and son-in-la w, Renae and Fern Le Blanc, all of Hollywood; one brother and sister-in-la w, Raymond and Delores Rammer of Beechwood; two sisters, Lorraine LeMahi eu of Sheboygan and Marion Schultz of Plymouth; and numerous nieces and ne phews. His parents, one brother-in-law, Marvin LeMahieu; and one nephew, B arry Rammer preceded him in death. Sheboygan Press April 27, 2004
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