Harold Ramis at the ‘Meet the Oscars’ exhibit at The Shops at North Bridge on February 25, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images)

Like the rest of the country, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle are reeling from the death of Harold Ramis, one of the greatest comedic talents of our time.

As an actor, Ramis was known for his roles in films like Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, and Stripes. But his talents extended far beyond his onscreen roles, as he served as a writer and/or director for comedies like Caddyshack, Animal House, National Lampoon’s Vacation, and Groundhog Day.

This morning President Obama released the following statement on the passing of his fellow Chicagoan and, in true spirit of Ramis’ humor, incorporated a pretty great Caddyshack joke:

Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Harold Ramis, one of America’s greatest satirists, and like so many other comedic geniuses, a proud product of Chicago’s Second City. When we watched his movies – from “Animal House” and “Caddyshack” to “Ghostbusters” and “Groundhog Day” – we didn’t just laugh until it hurt. We questioned authority. We identified with the outsider. We rooted for the underdog. And through it all, we never lost our faith in happy endings. Our thoughts and prayers are with Harold’s wife, Erica, his children and grandchildren, and all those who loved him, who quote his work with abandon, and who hope that he received total consciousness.

Dammit, we miss you, Harold.