Curtis “Kook” Paul Ramstack, 68, of East Troy, passed away suddenly on Feb. 24, 2020. He was born on Sept. 1, 1951, in Milwaukee.
He was a talented craftsman and small business owner in the area his whole life.
Curt was a talented athlete and excelled in the position of pitcher on his high school baseball team. His future looked bright as he was being scouted by many Major League Baseball teams, it was his dream to make it to the big leagues.
Unfortunately that dream was suspended when Curt was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. He was victorious in his battle against the disease and began a long pursuit for a second chance.
Curt was able to obtain a tryout for the Chicago White Sox due to the kindness of Sox owner Bill Veeck. At age 24 Curt was considered too old to begin a career in the majors. Veeck however was so impressed that he signed Curt to the Appleton Foxes, the Class A farm club for the White Sox. Unfortunately Curt’s career was sidelined due to injury to his pitching arm.
Curt returned to his small business which he continued to operate for the remainder of his life. His athletic abilities led him to compete in Long Drive golf competitions; he entered many national events and won several. This is how he earned his nickname “Long Ball C Paul.”
Curt is survived by his loving siblings, Becky (Clyde) Klemowits, Monnie (Mike) Shrader, Rudolph Jay Ramstack, Roberta Gray, Karen (Harry) Poulos, Guy (Brenda) Ramstack, Chris Ann (Mike) Zajdel. Curt is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rudolph Jacob Ramstack; his mother, Catherine Margaret Ramstack; and his beloved sister, Laurie Kay Link.
A celebration of life is planned for 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, with memory sharing at 2 p.m., at Mitchell Park-Brookfiled 19900 River Road, Brookfield (North Lodge/Pavilion).
Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services of Mukwonago is assisting the family.
