Bess M. Ramlow

1925 - 2024

Bess M. Ramlow

Bess M. Ramlow, 99, passed away at her home on her birthday May 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 25, 1925, in Monclova, Ohio to Harry and Ola (Freshley) Phipps. Bess married her sweetheart, Richard G. Ramlow Sr. and together raised their sons.

Bess worked and retired from the State Home Savings Bank as a bank teller. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Also, she was the last living charter member of the Maumee Eagles Auxiliary. Bess loved listening to music, especially country music. She enjoyed basketball, cheering on the Detroit Pistons and Monclova teams, and was active as Vice President for little league, where she worked at the concession stands. Bess loved bowling, puzzles and playing cards with the girls.

Bess is survived by her sons, Michael R., Patrick G. (Jenifer "Jo"), and Richard G. (Linda) Ramlow; grandchildren, Natalie, Michael Jr., Mark, Brad, Rachel, Richard III "Rick", and Ryan; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Lillian Martin, Ena Church, Lela Whitwham, Juanita Sears, Ellen Schaller; and brother, Harry Phipps.

Friends will be received at Maison Dardenne Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant St, Maumee, Ohio on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Ohio Living Hospice. Online condolences may be left to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.