Henry Richard "Dick" Ramsey (2013)

BASS, FERNANDEZ, RAMSEY, SLY, UDING

Posted By: Mary Welty Hart
Date: 9/22/2013 at 20:08:56

Des Moines Register
Des Moines, Iowa
September 22, 2013

H. RICHARD "DICK" RAMSEY, Winterset

Formerly of Des Moines

H. Richard "Dick" Ramsey, 85, died, Friday, September 20, 2013, in Winterset, Iowa. He was born June 7, 1928 to Henry and Minnie Ramsey in Des Moines, Iowa.

Dick worked for Diamond Scientific Laboratory for many years and retired at Super Valu in the warehouse. Dick enjoyed football, John Wayne, and convertibles.

Dick is survived by his children, Mark Ramsey of Des Moines; Kirk (Laura) Ramsey of Memphis, Tennessee; Lisa (Butch) Ramsey Bass of Winterset; Carolyn Ramsey (Mike Sly) of Des Moines; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; siblings, David (Linda) Ramsey of Sequim, WA, and Mildred (Glen) Uding of Urbandale, and a host of other family and beloved friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Marilyn; parents; granddaughter, Jessica Ann Ramsey; and sister, Luann Fernandez.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September, 24, 2013 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town of Nebraska, 14100 Crawford St, Boystown, NE 68010 or the John Wayne Museum, 216 S 2nd St, Winterset, IA 50273 in loving memory of Dick.
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Coordinator's note: First name taken from WWII Draft Registration.

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