John Earl Ramer, 79, passed away at his home in Dodge Center, MN on February 23, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.
John was born March 14, 1944 in Rochester, MN. On May 20, 1961 he married Diana J. Nord.
He is survived by his four children, Mike of Nicollet, MN, Tony (Loanah), Lisa (Patrick) Olson and Leah Olson all of Kasson; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and brothers Danny (Betty) Ramer of Apache Junction, AZ and LaVern (Kim) Mueske of Waldport, OR.
John was preceded in death by his wife Diana in 2018; his mother Helen Mueske; father Raymond Ramer; stepfather Lester Mueske; stepmother Lorraine Ramer; sister Barbara Barwald; brothers Aaron and Larry Ramer; nephew Lenny Barwald and his grandparents.
John was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be missed by many.
The funeral service will be at 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 29 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 301 8th Avenue NW, Kasson, MN with Pastor Kristen Schlauderaff officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Maple Grove Cemetery, Kasson.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be directed to them for distribution according to their wishes.
Mike, Tony, Leah and Lisa, my heart is with you during this sad time! Whenever I think of your dad, I smile! He was an amazing uncle to all of us! He was always so caring and kind. Love you Uncle John!!!
growing up the best friend a person could have John will be missed by many
I agree with David Thompson, John was a best friend in middle school and elementary school. I always remember time when I was being bullied by an older student and John came over broke up what ever he was doing do me and run him off (I think he beat him up ) and then he told me if he ever bothers you again let me know and I will take care of him. I have only crossed paths with John a couple of times since those school years . I have never forgotten that and it has been over 65 years. I am sure you will miss him.