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William "Bill" RAMEY

1951 - 2021

William "Bill" RAMEY obituary, 1951-2021, Cottage Grove, MN

BORN

1951

DIED

2021

William RAMEY Obituary

Passed away at age 70 on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Bill was born in Sioux Falls, SD, on January 26, 1951, to Albert and Rose (Risty) Ramey. Bill grew up in Brookings, SD. He held many different jobs over the years but worked for over 17 years at Royal River Casino as a poker and blackjack dealer. Bill was a sports enthusiast. He played basketball, softball and bowled as a younger man and enjoyed playing cards and bingo. He was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brothers Mick (Diane), Tim, and sisters Jackie (Tom) and Cindy (Tim), and several nieces and nephews. Bill resided at Ecumen Lakeview Commons for 12 years and considered the residents and staff as part of his family.

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Published by Pioneer Press on May 2, 2021.

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Walter Osterberg Jr.

April 30, 2021

I went to school with Bill in Brookings SD. I was sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. My sincere sympathy for friends and family of Bills.

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