Rev. Wallace C. Rampy, 81, Dies in Minot, North Dakota

Rev. Wallace “Wally” C. Rampy, 81, of Minot, passed away on September 2, 2010, in a Minot hospital. He was born on October 1, 1928, in Three Forks, Montana, to Wesley and Laurie (Ballard) Rampy. Raised in the mountainous regions of Montana, Wally attended Bozeman High School and graduated in 1946.

Wally’s call to ministry led him to International Bible College in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, where he also met his first wife, Anne Bernice Peterman, who also attended the institution. The couple began their ministry together in 1950, serving in Canada before moving to Mobridge, South Dakota, and later throughout Washington State, including communities in Yakima, Longview, Vancouver, and Prosser. Anne passed away in a car accident on February 1, 1980.

Wally later married Charlotte (Brostrom) Inches on July 3, 1982, in Minot, North Dakota. He continued his ministry as a pastor in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and Grand Forks, North Dakota, and was accepted as an associate pastor for the Church of God in Longview, Washington. The couple moved to Minot in the early 1990s for early retirement due to Parkinson’s disease. Wally remained active in ministry, teaching and offering guidance to those who sought his counsel.

A member of the West Minot Church of God, Wally had a deep love for sports, including table games, golf, racquetball, and snow skiing. He also enjoyed outdoor activities and spent many hours on Ham Radio under the call sign WA7ILR. Known for his incredible sense of humor, Wally was fondly remembered for his wit and storytelling. His family and friends will miss his presence and the joy he brought to their lives.

Wally is survived by his wife, Charlotte Rampy; children, Rodney Rampy, Judith (Freeman) Stone, and Marlon Rampy; stepchildren, Daniel (Eva) Inches, Larry (Jan) Inches, and Ronald (Karen) Inches; grandchildren and step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and siblings. His legacy lives on through his family and the many lives he touched through his ministry and personal relationships.

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