Robert Ramirez

Robert Ramirez
Des Moines

Robert Leonard Ramirez, 59, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family.

Robert was born March 23, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Roberto Ramirez and Shirley (Ramirez) Wilkinson. He proudly served in the Navy. Robert expressed his spirituality through music, dancing, and artistry. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and playing bocce ball with his family. Above all, he loved his family and treasured spending time with them.

Robert is survived by his wife, Julia Ramirez; mother, Shirley Wilkinson; children, Anita Smith, Andrea Jones, Brandon (Kayla) Ramirez, and Zachary Ramirez; step-son, Daniel Kleuskens; five grandchildren; siblings, Deborah Grimm, Lydia (Butch) Sipes, Denise (Randy) Tellor, Raymond (Cristina) Ramirez, Rhonda (Danny) Abel, Gene (Connie) Wilkinson, Angel (Randy) Hager, and Todd Hibner; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Ron Wilkinson; sister, Lori Gardner; and father, Roberto Ramirez.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 24, 2015 at First Assembly of God Church, 2725 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines. Interment will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Dr., Adel, at 12:30 p.m. on Monday.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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