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David A. "Big Dave" Ramirez Sr.

David A. "Big Dave" Ramirez Sr. obituary, Schererville, IN

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David Ramirez Obituary

David A. "Big Dave" Ramirez Sr.

Age 68, of Merrillville, IN passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. David is survived by his children: David A. (Carolina) Ramirez, Jr., Corrie M. (fiancé Terry Applewhite Jr.) Ramirez, Rachel C. Ramirez, and Nicholas H. F. Ramirez grandchildren; Evelyn, Emily, Marvin Jr., Dajana, David, Aliza, David III, Mahagany, Isis, Corr 'age, Orion, Iris, Elias, Ollie-Rosa, Baby Nick and Genesis. great-grandchildren; Darien, Sophia, Mariana, Ali'Yanna, Mahlani, Messiah, Amiya, Benicio, Baby Marvin III, Zion, and Malakai. His mother; Ernestine Anguiano brother; Jesse Ramirez Sr., sister; Jacquelin Ramirez and several nieces, nephews, cousins, colleagues and friends. Preceded in death by his twin brother Daniel Ramirez Sr., sister Violet "Sam" Reyna, brother John Ramirez Jr., father, John Ramirez Sr. David dedicated 42 years of hard work to IHB Railroad in Hammond. He also proudly served his country in the Army. David furthered his education at Indiana Tech in Hammond.

A Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN. Services conclude at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the family would be greatly appreciated. Solanpruzinfuneralhome.com
Published by The Times on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Yolando Perez

September 21, 2025

As a co-worker Dave was liked by many.
Donation; St.Jude's ChildrenResearch.

Jeff Barks

September 21, 2025

My condolences to the Ramirez Family.

Melis

September 18, 2025

SLEEP PEACEFULLY WITH ANGELS "BIG DADDY"!! YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED, I WILL CARRY ALL YOUR MEMORIES IN MY HEART FOREVER.... LOVE U UNCLE DAVE!!

Robert & Mary Lou Ericksen & Family

September 17, 2025

Sorry for the passing of our neighbor. Prayers for his entire family and friends. God rest his soul.

Corrie

September 15, 2025

Daddy!!! I LOVE YOU I MISS YOU DAILY BABY.. keep talking to me and guiding me.

Evelyn&Amiya Ramirez

September 15, 2025

My forever Angel! I will miss him Always & Remember him Forever!

Corrie Ramirez

September 9, 2025

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