Richard Ramer
December 17, 2012
Richard “Rick” Ramer, 61, passed away Monday, December 17, 2012, at his home in Ankeny. He was born November 8, 1951, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Romaine Diehl Ramer Magnuson and George “Mike” Magnuson.
Rick enjoyed fishing, stock car racing, baseball, bowling, playing darts, gambling at area casinos, and attending demolition derbies.
Rick is survived by his first wife, Connie Stevenson Ramer and their children, Wendy (Donnie) Ramer, Rick (Angie) Ramer, Jr., and Danny Lee (Dori) Ramer; his second wife, Traci Myers Ramer and their son, Zachary (Whitney) Ramer; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Paul (Carol) Ramer of Mendota, Illinois, Larry “Red” (Linda) Ramer of Des Moines, and Terry (Ruth) Ramer of Mendota, Illinois; 1 sister, Linda (Dave) Rapp of Mendota, Illinois and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his great-grandson, Justin “JJ” Jr.; his parents; brothers, George “Mikey” Magnuson, Jr., and Jeff Magnuson; grandmother, Sarah Diehl; and father-in-law, Ron Myers.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2012, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Rick.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ron, Sandra & Seth Fridley
12/21/2012
Our thoughts & prayers go out to Zach & the entire family! Even though I only met him once I know my daughter, Whitney, thought a lot of him & talked about him often, so I felt that I knew him. He will be greatly missed!
Jaxon Procknow & Karl Meisel
12/21/2012
We were so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Had a lot of super fun games against him. Good memories to talk about for years to come.
We came out Thursday night and saw the sign for today but we won't be able to make it.
So sorry for your loss.
Traci Rapp Snodgrass
12/21/2012
Everyone has their own memories of how you touched their life. For me you have always been there, it is going to take some time to adjust to your absence. I find strength in knowing someday we will meet again and you will greet me with that smile you always had on your face. We are sad because we weren't ready to say goodbye, but the other angels in heaven were ready for you to join them. For your wife, your children and all those you touched I pray for peace. I pray each day will become easier by holding onto the memories of you and there were so many good ones. You will never be forgotten <3
Marc Chandler-Barr
12/20/2012
To say where man s journey begins and ends. To say I have such a friend. You may be gone from this earth, but you ll Never be forgotten. I LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHER
Mary Myers
12/20/2012
Traci , Zach and all,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Aunt Mary
Tim Ansteth ( Cam )
12/20/2012
God Bless You All !!!
David and Becky Simmons
12/20/2012
So sorry for your loss. I was with Ryan on Sunday when Ryan got a call from Zach. Please let us know if you need anything.
Rita Barclay
12/19/2012
I am sorry for loss and may you find strength in your loved ones at this time of need. Good bless you all.
justin ramer
12/19/2012
Well pops its hard knowing thats your not here to watch me race but i guess i will just have to race your angel the whole time i know you and jj r gonna be thee yelling at me go j go im gonna race for u i love u pops u mean the world to me without u i wouldnt have acomplished any you were the greatest man alive love u pops and i will see u again
His daughter
12/19/2012
Dad I love you so much life on earth will not be the same with you gone but trust me I will carry on cause that's what you would want me to do I remember the time you took me fishing in hennipen and I caught a big carp and you caught Nothing I remember you putting Danny jr on your gold wing on the gas tank all the way to Wisconsin and mom was so mad at you and worried and I remember that blue thunder dually that I drove it to get my permit and you made me drive it down memorial drive and you said if I can do this I could do anything
Jim Fettkether
12/19/2012
I am sorry to read this world has lost another wonderful man. Rick was always full of fun and humor. My condolences go out to his family and May God Bless!!
Michele McHargue-VanHove
12/19/2012
I am so very sorry for your loss!! Rick was definately one of a kind and he let you know it frequently too!! He had the amazing ability to bs with the best of them and much better than many of us!! Love, thoughts and prayers for all of you in the coming months and over the christmas holiday!
His daughter
12/19/2012
Dad I love you do much and miss you even more I'm just at a lost state of mind right now I do have times where I cry a lot becuz miss you so memories is what I have left to treasure and tell the great grandchildren about and to pass on the spaghetti n butter trend with plus I knew you were tired you told me several times so my dealing with the loss of you is knowing I gave you your last wish by getting you to the meadows and you enjoyed yourself there just know dad I will be ok I love you today more then yesterday but not as much as tomm I remember the day you took me and got my pic done rest in peace dad breath freely and tell my family hello and give my grandson a huge hug n kiss
Holli Rapp
12/18/2012
Dear Uncle Rick,
You were an amazing person and most of all an amazing uncle. I have so many memories of my Uncle tricky Ricky. I could write a book but after all, I was related to you. I have thought of so many over the past few days but I remember when you bought that car in rockford (that awesome cavalier), everyone else thought it was this crappy little car but I told you that I would take it anyday. But I loved driving it even after you spray painted something on it. I wanted it. You were here through so many memorable moments in my life and never forgot to say, Carpsucker, go get me a pepsi or go get me an ashtray. Or how about when I would do my Dale James impersonations. Going for spaghetti to Angelo's will never be the same but I'll never forget you. I remember when you and Uncle Red lived with us and you really became my heros because I was so young. I miss you! :)
To my aunt traci, I love you so much and he loved you too. To my cousins, we are strong, we have grandma's blood in us and we will be strong for each other. We got each others back and no one can mess with us.
Sylvia (NOGAY) Johnson
12/18/2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy,i had not seen Rick in many many years.He was always a good kid when i knew him.Remember all the good and it will help heal.My prayers are with his whole family.