Portrait of Angelo Ramirez

Obituary: Angelo Ramirez, 76

1945 – 2022
Age 76
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For 76 years, Angelo touched the lives of those around them.

"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through."
— Eskimo proverb
What Angelo loved
Grandchildren

Angelo Ramirez, 76, has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved him.

Some lives speak quietly; his is one such story.

Born in 1945, Angelo began a life that would touch many along the way.

Angelo spent his working life as ['a number of occupations before having to retire for health reasons'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.

To raise a child is to give the world a future. Angelo did this with care.

Angelo Ramirez, 76 of Chancellor, SD died Monday, January 31, 2022 at home of natural causes. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Angelo Tony Ramirez was born on April 26, 1945 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he grew up. He received a bachelors and masters degree from USD in Vermillion. On October 17, 1968 he was united in marriage to Eloise Parmley at Flandreau, SD. They lived in Sioux Falls, Iowa City and Wellman, Iowa before moving to Chancellor, South Dakota in 2016. Over the years he had worked at a number of occupations before having to retire for health reasons. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Eloise of Chancellor, SD; 5 children, Darla (Jeff) Huffman, Watertown, SD, Laura Zapata, Sioux Falls, James Anthony Ramirez, Sioux Falls, SD, Raven Angel, North Liberty, Iowa and Angelo (Margeaux) Littlemoon, Iowa City, Iowa;18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; a brother Doug Sargent; and sisters Lita (Duane) Quinn and Anna Olson. He was preceded in death by a daughter Tiffany, a sister Irene and a brother Alan.

A Life in Years

1945Born1968On October 17, he wasunited in marriage to Eloise Parmley1970Married2022Passed away

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