Obituaries

March 9, 1942 to June 25, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - William David “Dave” Ramey, 73, of Francesville, passed away at 8:44 a.m., Thursday, June 25, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born March 9, 1942, in Rensselaer, to the late Edward and Elizabeth Mahon Ramey. He married Denise Westphal on Nov. 22, 2002, in Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are: 

Chad D. (Leslie) Ramey, Cincinnati, OH, Son 
Mandy (Phil) Keller, Zionsville, Daughter 
Monica L. Ramey, Nashville, TN, Daughter 
Allison Rehn, Francesville, Step Daughter 
Tim Tiede, Monticello, Step Son 
Jack Keller, Grandson 
Will Keller, Grandson 
Avery Keller, Granddaughter 
David Ramey, Grandson 
Dillan Rehn, Grandson 
Ashlund Rehn, Granddaughter 
Isabelle Rehn, Granddaughter 
Lois (Jason) Bailey, DeMotte, Sister 
Bev (John) Hmurovic, Whiting, Sister 
Jackie (John) Roedler, Maplewood, MN, Sister 
Jim (Paula) Ramey, Hopkinsville, KY, Brother 
Bob Ramey, Francesville, Brother

Preceded in death by: 
Mick Ramey, Brother 

Mr. Ramey was a life long resident of the Francesville area. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1960's. He was a member of the Rensselaer American Legion. He was a former member of the Medaryville Lion's Club. He was a former member of the West Central School Board for over 20 years. He also was a school bus driver. He served many years on the Francesville Co-op Elevator board of directors. He sold Golden Harvest seed corn for many years. He was a farmer for many years and was a current employee of the Jasper County Highway Department. He loved to work in his garden and also his shop. He had many friends whom he cared about. He loved spending time with his grandkids. He also loved his daughter's music.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to the Rensselaer American Legion. 

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.