Background
Ramsey,, William Crites was born on July 31, 1912 in Omaha. Son of William Crites and Mary Elizabeth (Cook) Ramsey.
Ramsey,, William Crites was born on July 31, 1912 in Omaha. Son of William Crites and Mary Elizabeth (Cook) Ramsey.
AB, Dartmouth College, 1934. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1938.
Associate Ramsey & Welpton, 1938—1940, Spier, Ramsey, Ellick, Omaha, 1940—1948. Vice president, secretary American Road Equipment Company, 1948—1955. Vice president N.P. Dodge Company, 1955—1960.
President American Savings Company, 1960—1975. Partner Fellman, Ramsey & Epstein, 1975—1985, Mitchell & Demerath, Omaha, 1985—1986. Deputy county attorney Douglas County, 1947.
President Family Service, Omaha, 1951—1953, Urban League, Omaha, 1954—1955, Nebraska State Board Education, Lincoln, 1978—1987. Director National Association State Boards Education, Alexandria, Virginia, 1985.
Member of American Association Industrial Banks (director 1962-1964), Nebraska Association Industrial Loan Companies (president 1960), Omaha Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Association, Masons (master 1950-1951).
Married Mary Jane Kopperud, March 24, 1942. Children: Mary Laura, Barbara Lee, Carol Elizabeth, Julie Andrea.