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
donnie houghton
12/18/2012
Tracy always remember that dad will always b in our hearts and soil i will always remember dad as my father inlaw and nothing less R.I.P. dad we luv u and miss u
Larry L. Ramer II
12/18/2012
To my family, i wanna say i love EVERYONE of u, aunts uncles cousins brothers sisters. Ive been trying for days how to express myself on the lost of a great man, ahero to many. Rick was always there for our family the best he could. In 1996 he was here for us three kids when Joe passed, even tho he actually didnt need to. means alot to us kids and my mom. Pretty much shows how he would go outta his way to show his love for family. He nvr asked for pitty from anyone during his long battle. i actually think thats genetic.Its admirable. He is gone but defintiely not forgotten by any. last few days ive got text messages a few phone calls from people from all walks of life telling me about how they met or wat they remember about him. lol. wat i remember about my uncle.. pulling his teeth out and touching his tunge to his nose. if i could say one thing to rick id have to ask for a few more things to say. one is i love you. second is i miss you. third would be tell uncle mike, both sets of my grandparent and Joe i love themand miss them. well meet again uncle rick. till then keep the pepsi on ice.
Richard Jewell
12/18/2012
Wow never looked forward to this day I come in to this world name after you and things changed and we all move on you where my favorite uncle I have tought about us kids growing up and some how we always moved around and some how we always ended liveing blooks apart I know you suffer in your days here on earth but you are healed now man I whant to smile for you and be strong like you have always been for this family I know you are in heaven with your mom and your brother and my mom who was always your best sister in law go rest high on that mountian I will always rember you and tell the world how special you where to the world love you uncle rick
Billie Rankin
12/18/2012
Words can not express how I feel about you being gone uncle Rick ! I will always remember all the time we spent together when I was little. I always knew you were there if I needed you! I know your in heaven with my mom causing trouble. Fly high uncle Rick ! Love you always B-Bop
Barb (Bores/Magnuson)Hill and Bernie Bores
12/18/2012
We are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.I know this time is tough but remember Ricks smile and laughter and this will carry you through the next steps in life. Love all of you! He is always in your heart.
Randi Brown
12/18/2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Rick was awesome and he always had a smile for me. Even when I saw him at the car show and he told me he was sick I remember him telling me and my mom not to be sad and not to feel pity for him. That shows what type of man he was. We will miss him forever and will always remember no matter the situation he always accepted us kids into the family. Sending hugs and love and prayers.
Dennis Wingfield Jr
12/18/2012
I cannot express in words how sorry I am for everyone's loss. Rick is in a better place now without the pain and suffering. I know how hard it can be to move forward from this point on, but, he is still with all of us in our hearts. Just remember all the good times you had with him and it will carry you foward through this tough time.
carl and vicky knight
12/17/2012
Traci: No words can ever express the sadness I have for you. You and Rick have been life long friends. I will never forget the day I met Rick, he was awesome... he was an awesome dad and husband. He truly cared. He will be truly missed, by all that new him, he always had a smile, and was so up beat. We are so sorry that we did not make it over to see him before he passed away. Traci I will always be here you know where we live if you need a friend to talk to or spend time with. Love you Traci, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Carrie Ramer
12/17/2012
Words cannot express how hurt and sorry I am for everyone's loss. Rick will always hold a special place in my heart as so will all of you. Know that you ALL are in my thoughts and prayers. Love always, Carrie Ramer
Kimberly & Russ
12/17/2012
I luv u all so much I can never tell u how sorry I am for ur loss he was a special man