International UO community mourns passing of Margo Ramsing

Margaret Ann “Margo” Ramsing of Eugene died Nov. 8 of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 75. A private family service is planned.

She was born Aug. 27, 1937, in Cottage Grove to Timm and Gerhardline Rogge Wulff. She married Ken Ramsing on Dec. 20, 1959, in Cottage Grove. He died April 18, 2005.

Many at the UO, like study abroad adviser Hilary Lord remember Margo fondly.

"I was hired into Margo's position when she initially retired from OIA 15 years ago. She served as a mentor to me, as I learned the ropes of the Friendship Foundation, giving me helpful guidance while also allowing me to find my way," said Lord.  "She was much beloved by the FFIS community and will be dearly missed."

Ramsing held a bachelor’s of education from Oregon State University. She worked as director of international alumni relations for the University of Oregon.

Survivors include three sons, Steve of Corvallis, Stuart of Eugene and Ron of Bowling Green, Ken.; a brother, Fred Wulff of Penngrove, Calif.; and five grandchildren.

Private inurnment will be at Fir Grove Cemetery in Cottage Grove. Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene. Remembrances to the Alzheimer’s Association or Sacred Heart Hospice.