Samuel Ramirez

Samuel "Sam" Ramirez of Mequon, WI, passed away suddenly on December 12, 2023, at the age of 91. Sam was born in Emporia, Kansas, to Emilio and Santos Ramirez (nee Hernandez), on July 12, 1932, the second of seven children. He graduated from Emporia High School and attended Kansas State Teachers College. He was proud of his life of service, starting with his military service in the Air Force and National Guard and followed by his civil service with the Mequon Police Reserves and Mequon Fire Department. Sam served for many years as the Lay Chaplain for both the Mequon Police and Mequon Fire Departments. He was also a talented artist and photographer. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Eliseo and Emilio Ramirez, his sisters Carolina Kent, Gloria Ramirez, Raquel Mills and Amparo Ramirez, and his nieces Robin Annette Ramirez and Shari Mills. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn Ramirez (nee Conger), daughters Aleta Ramirez-St. Onge, Rebecca Ramirez (Eric Wall) and Sara Ramirez (Andrew Pawlowski), and grandchildren Travis St. Onge, Adrian Wall, Liam Wall, Maxim Pawlowski, Emma Pawlowski, and Schuyler Pawlowski. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and other relatives and friends. Sam was always up for coffee, companionship, and a good story. He loved Powell's City of Books in Portland, OR, history and historic vacations, was an avid collector of many things and always ready for an adventure. He made friends wherever he went, doted on his grandchildren and all children in general. The world was a better place with him in it. His passing leaves a void in the family, and a hole in all our hearts. The family wishes to thank Dr. Norine Nazareth, the staff at Aurora Grafton Medical Center, the Mequon first responders and Mequon Police Department. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Covenant House or Alzheimer's disease research. Services will be held on December 22, 2023 at Schramka Densow Funeral Home from 4:00 to 5:30 with a short service at 5:30.