Son of Henry A. and Vina S. Ramstetter. Lived most of his life at family ranch at Guy Hill in Golden Gate Canyon. Attended Guy Hill School and Golden High School. Inducted into the Army on November 14, 1942. Received training in the 104th "Timber Wolf" Division of the 114th Infantry at Camp Adair, Oregon, Phoenix, Arizona and Camp Carson, Colorado. Sent with the Timber Wolves overseas in September 1944 and saw immediate active service in France and Germany. Went Missing In Action on November 19, 1944 in Germany and returned. Married and had son Billy Walter Ramstetter. Awarded Purple Heart.