Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Ramsey, Wesley "Wes" George February 12, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat.February 22,2020

WESLEY RAMSEY, 68
Wesley George Ramsey, 68, passed away suddenly on February 12, 2020, while on 
vacation in the Bahamas. Wes loved life and lived every minute to the 
fullest. He gave so much of himself to others and he is going to be greatly 
missed.

Wes was born in South Haven, MI on e 29, 1951, to Jack and Naomi (Warner) 
Ramsey. He graduated from South Haven High School in 1970. He went on to 
graduate from Central Michigan University in 1973 with a degree in elementary 
education with an emphasis in K-12 physical education. Wes taught for 32 
years with Ionia Public Schools and coached boys and girls gymnastics, 
softball, and volleyball and taught drivers education.  

On August 12,, 1972, he married the love of his life, Diane (Hester) Ramsey. 
Together they built a life in Ionia, along with their son, Brandon, devoting 
much of their time to church, school, and community. Wes was known to make 
breakfast for the men's group at church, special dinners for church and 
school events, and throw fun-filled parties for the little kids in his life.  
After he retired, he and Diane spent much of their time caring for their 
grandson, Liam, John and James Milewski, Mati and Ellery Vogel, and Irene 
Stewart, traveling, and supporting young people in their pursuits.

Wes loved to fish, hunt, and camp. He was a tournament bass fisherman for 
many years. Wes really did not care what he caught as long as he was on the 
water. Before his passing, West was working on his bucket list of big fish he 
wanted to catch. Even though Wes loved to fish and hunt he was devoted to his 
two late dog's, Heather and Kati. Wes often said he liked dogs better than 
people. When Wes took the time to sit down, he loved to listen to the Detroit 
Tigers on the radio.

Wes is survived by his wife, Diane of Ionia; his son Brandon (Melissa) Ramsey 
of Wyoming; grandchildren, Liam and Penelope; mother Naomi Ramsey of Niles; 
brother, Tom (Deb) Ramsey of Niles; sister, Susan Pendergrass of Muskegon; 
many nieces and nephews; special friends, Julie Milewski and her sons, John 
and James Milewski, Abby Godwin, Joan Peterson all of Ionia, and Joe Webster 
of Lyons.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Ramsey and grandson, Christopher 
Ramsey.

A visitation has been planned at the Lehman Funeral Home, 220 Rich St., 
Ionia, MI for Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 4-8 p.m. and Friday, February 
28, 2020, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A time of remembrance 
will begin at noon on Friday where guests are invited to share stories and 
memories of Wes.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Make-A-Wish 
Foundation or placed into a trust account for his grandchildren through 
Michigan One Credit Union. Online condolences may be made at 
lehmanfuneralhomes.com

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