Ramona Lea Sittig

Ramona Lea Sittig of New Hampton, IA died peacefully Monday, March 2, 2026, at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Rev. Dan Christansen officiating. Grandchildren: Zach, Zane, Zared, Skylar, Spencer, Carson, and Brock will be serving as pallbearers.  Alan, Ella, Tanner, Isabelle, Georgia, and Evelyn will be serving as honorary pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service at the church in New Hampton on Monday.

Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton has been entrusted with arrangements.

Born on September 18, 1941, in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Otto and Mildred (Ramthum) Schoepke, Ramona’s life was a tapestry of devotion, woven with threads of faith, family, and kindness.

Ramona’s journey began in the heart of Iowa, where she grew up to be a gentle soul with a strong sense of community. Her education at Cedar Valley Community Schools in Summers, Iowa, laid the foundation for her unwavering values and her nurturing spirit. It was at a church picnic where Ramona’s heart found its match in Darwin, and the two were united in marriage at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rockwell City, Iowa, on April 2, 1961. Their love blossomed and stood as a testament to commitment, as they moved through life’s chapters, finally settling in New Hampton, drawn by Darwin’s work at what is now Five Star Co-op.

Choosing the path less traveled, Ramona embraced the role of a stay-at-home mother with grace and dedication. She was the cornerstone of her household, a devoted wife and mother who prioritized the well-being of her family above all else. Her hands, always busy, worked magic in the kitchen, where she was known for her exquisite baking — her cookies and bars were the highlight of many a Sunday dinner, which was never truly over after the main course, as laughter and love lingered on.

Ramona’s talents extended beyond the kitchen; her sewing and knitting were acts of love, ensuring that no pair of jeans went un-mended, that each stitch carried her care. At her children’s sporting events, her voice rang out, full of encouragement and pride, a testament to her investment in their passions.

Her faith was her compass, guiding her through life’s ups and downs. Ramona’s involvement in church activities was not just a duty but a joy, a way to connect with a higher purpose and with those around her. Her faith and family were the pillars that supported her, the sources from which she drew her strength.

To say Ramona was loving and selfless would be an understatement; she was the embodiment of these virtues. Her gentle demeanor was a comfort to all who knew her, and her selfless acts a lesson in unconditional love. She was a woman whose legacy is not measured in material wealth but in the richness of the relationships she nurtured and the lives she touched.

Ramona is survived by sons: Timothy (Pam) Sittig of Grinnell, Todd (Kris) Sittig of Poplar Bluff, MO, Terry Sittig of New Hampton, Anthony (Renata) Sittig of North Washington, and Trever (Caitlin) Sittig of New Hampton; sister Sharon McNeil of Ft. Dodge; grandchildren: Zach, Zane, Zared, Alan, Carson, Skylar, Spencer, Brock, and Ella; great-grandchildren: Isabelle, Tanner, Georgia, and Evelyn; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Darwin Sittig; parents Otto and Mildred (Ramthum) Schoepke; and brother Neal Schoepke.

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