Rudy Ramirez

Rudy Ramirez, 86, of Gays Mills Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 30, 2025. Rudy grew up in Puerto Rico, and eventually moved to New York and then to Illinois where he met Marjorie while working at Green Giant. They married and had three children of their own to add to their unified family. They briefly moved to Pennsylvania with Tammy and Tracy where Stephen was born and then to Beloit, Wisconsin where Brenda and Wendy were added to their beautiful family. They then spent five years in Puerto Rico before coming back to live in Poplar Grove, Illinois. In 1984 he and Marge moved to Gays Mills, Wisconsin where they spent the remainder of their years. Rudy was an affectionate, dedicated and hardworking man who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. He enjoyed gardening, building things, grilling, spoiling his grandchildren and anything that involved his family. Rudy will always remain in the hearts and memories of his family, friends and everyone who were fortunate to have had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy will live on for generations to come. Inspiring those around him with his kindheartedness, generosity and unforgettable spirit.

Rudy is now reunited with his beloved wife Marjorie.

Rudy is survived by his children; two sons and five daughters, Edwin (Lilliam) Colon, Magdalena (Herminio) Ramirez, of Puerto Rico, Tammy (Angel) Morga of Gays Mills, Tracy (Bill) Betz of LaCrosse, Stephen (Vicki) Ramirez of Lone Rock, Brenda (Rutilo) Morga of Gays Mills, Wendy (Kurt) Burholder of Gays Mills and daughter-in-law Carmen (Ruddy) Colon of Connecticut; grandchildren; Julio, Jose, Miguel, David, Nathan, Eric, Dayton, Cody, Amber, Brooke, Brigette, Anjelica, Rihanna, Heidie, Joann, Johnny, Ruddy, Victoria, Adrian, Kellymyr, Edwin Colon, Edwin Gabriel, Edwin Emanual, Yoann, and Yashira, Many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a very special friend Mike Pettit.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie, his parents, sisters, brothers, a son Ruddy Colon, son-in-law, Bill Betz and a great-granddaughter, Paisley.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Community of Christ Church, 43983 County Road X, Soldiers Grove, WI with Pastor Barbara Duke officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at a later date at the Mook Cemetery, Rolling Ground, WI.

Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com. The Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.