Raymond “R.T.” Gramlich, age 81, of Dover, died Monday, October 19, 2026, in the presence of loving family. He was born November 29, 1944, in Charleston, to John Vandel “J. V.” and Anna Bell Wilhelm Gramlich.
He was a faithful member of St. John Catholic Church and proudly retired after 40 dedicated years with the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, and gardening but his greatest love was his family. He shared every day with the love of his life, Joyce Gramlich. He cherished and loved her without limits. Those who knew Raymond knew he was a man of few words but never failed to spread laughter and create new memories. His greatest legacy will live on through the generations of family who carry his memory forward. He took great pride in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a consistent teacher who instilled a firm foundation in them just as he had his own two girls. Grandpa and Papaw, as Raymond was known to them, was a huge light in their lives. The love he shared and the memories made with those closest to him will remain a treasured part of his family’s lives forever. Raymond represented courage and love every day of his life and without a doubt left nothing but a positive impact on everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives he touched.
In addition to his parents; he was proceeded in death by a stepfather, Ray Miesner; a brother, Dr. Jim Gramlich; and a sister and brother-in-law, Dolores and Roger James.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Joyce Gramlich; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah and Billy Bolin of Center Valley and Lisa and Sean Duffy of Rogers; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Paul David and Rita Gramlich of Charleston, Dr. Charles and Lana Gramlich of Abita Springs, Louisiana and Alice Gramlich of Pennington, New Jersey; four grandchildren, Alec Bolin (Amanda) of Dover, Brett Bolin (Montana) of Russellville, Anna Duffy of Rogers and Maggie Duffy of Rogers; four great-grandchildren, Branch, Jake, Bella and Merrah Lou Bolin; and numerous relatives and friends.
The funeral mass will be held at St. John Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026, with Father Dan Ramos officiating. Burial will be in Center Valley Memorial Garden in Russellville, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with a rosary service to follow at the church.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and sons-in-laws.
Memorials may be made to Saint John Catholic Church 1900 West Main Street Russellville, Arkansas 72801 and Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation Post Office Box 2222 Little Rock, AR 72203-9984.
