Rita Louise Rampe

KALIDA – Rita Louise Rampe, 86, of Kalida, passed away at 4:51 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 12, 1940, in Cloverdale to the late Tony and Marie (Wurth) Langhals. On November 14, 1970, she married Roger Rampe, who survives in Kalida.

Other survivors include two children: Doug (Kim) Rampe and Lisa (John) Remlinger, both of Kalida; five grandchildren: Chase Rampe, Allie Rampe, Carson Remlinger, Blake Remlinger and Bryce Remlinger; siblings: Ruthie (Mike) Novicki and Susie (Fred) Pepple, both of Lima, Mary Jane (Paul) Schneider and Jan (Sonny) Gasser, both of Findlay, Bob (Viv) Langhals of Ottoville, Jim (Paula) Langhals of Delphos and Dave (Dee) Langhals of Lebanon; and a sister-in-law, Diane Langhals of Ottoville.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Mike Langhals.

Rita retired from Central Mutual Insurance, Van Wert in 2008. She had also formerly worked as an administrative assistant for Erhart-Stechschulte Insurance, Kalida and as an executive assistant for City Loan, Lima. Rita was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida and Kalida Mother’s Club.

Rita’s life revolved around her family and she loved attending her grandchildren’s events and activities. She was also very close to her sisters. Rita loved surprising them with little gifts and cherished her time with them, especially their lunches together. She was a people person and loved to bring joy to everyone. Rita was extremely thoughtful and never missed an opportunity to send a card to mark a milestone in her loved ones lives.

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2026, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida with Fr. Phil Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday and 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township. A scripture service will be held at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County HomeCare and Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.loveheitmeyer.com