15 N Barton St
New Buffalo, Michigan
Joshua J. "Josh" Ramsey, 30, formerly of New Buffalo, passed away on Aug. 1, 2025, at his home in North Liberty, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel & Cremation Services.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Aug. 8, at 12 p.m. at Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, with Pastor Vic Prietto officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Park Foundation. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com.
Born on Dec. 11, 1994, in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Josh was the cherished son of Jeffery Ramsey and Lisa Jackson. He graduated from New Buffalo High School in 2014 and went on to build a dedicated career at MonoSol Manufacturing's Duneland Facility in Portage, Indiana. A proud member of the Union Teamsters Local 142, Josh brought a strong work ethic and integrity to everything he did.
Josh had a deep love for the outdoors. Whether he was on his motorcycle, hunting, fishing or kayaking, nature brought him peace and joy. At home, he took pride in his small homestead, where he raised chickens. He was also an avid collector of arrowheads and vintage glass bottles – always seeking beauty in history and the world around him. Above all, he treasured time with his family, especially his beloved nephews, who looked up to him with admiration. His Christian faith was a guiding light in his life, and he lived it proudly and openly.
Josh is survived by his father, Jeffery (Bonnie) Ramsey; siblings, Kim (Mike) Pope of New Buffalo, Christina Vaughn of Elkhart, Amanda Ramsey of New Buffalo, Jessica (Brandon) Pagels of Michigan City, Indiana, Nathan (Marisa) Ramsey of Muskegon, April (Kyle) Riordan of New Buffalo, Joseph Nolan of Bourbonnais, Illinois, and Katie Kriner of Kalamazoo; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and beloved four-legged children, Bob and Brutus. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lisa Jackson; brother, Mathew Ramsey; and grandparents, Robert and Barbara Ramsey, Joseph Jackson, and Nellie Hernandez.
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Funeral services provided by:
Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Sommerfeld Chapel15 N Barton St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
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Bob Krueger
August 5, 2025
He loved his hunting and fishing on galien river.
Trystan
August 5, 2025
Josh was such a nice guy with a sweet and kind heart. I just knew him from New Buffalo through the kids, but talked to him on Facebook many times, even just recently about someone on his property and what to do. Even then he was wanting to be nice, when he did not have to be. I was very saddened to hear this news, but was very thankful to have known him. Rest in Peace Josh. Heaven must´ve needed another angel.
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