Patsy L. (Slusher) Ramer
Last Updated on June 21, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network
Patsy L. Ramer, 90, of Walton, passed away early Friday morning, June 19, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. She was born October 18, 1935, in Walton, Indiana to Ralph and Pearl (Guy) Slusher. She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Ramer on June 10, 1952, at the Walton Christian Church and he survives.
Patsy was a farm wife and mother. She worked alongside her husband Bob on the family farm in Walton for many years. She drove a school bus for over 29 years for Southeastern School Corporation where she was loved by the many children that rode her bus. She served as a Band Mom for many years as well as driving for the band and girls’ sport teams. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, crochet, driving the combine at harvest time, playing Bunko and weekly Friday luncheons with her girl friends. She was famous for her Christmas cookie platters and her homemade candy, especially her gum drops. Patsy and Bob enjoyed traveling to many states across the country in their RVs. They had a lot of fun exploring new sights and seeing the beauty of our country from the desert to the sea.
Surviving family include her husband Bob of 74 years, her children, Mike and wife Linda Ramer of Kokomo and Julia K. and husband John Richards of Carmel. She is also survived by grandchildren, Brian and wife Rebecca, Heidi, Katie, Tim, Alyssa and husband Justin. Her great grandchildren are Tanner and wife Jenna, Tyler and wife Candace, Luke and wife Faith, Kelsey, Kenleigh and Olivia. She is also blessed with 2 great-great grandchildren, Tripp and Cameron and numerous nieces and nephews and two sisters in law, Louise Rawleigh and Emilie Slusher. Patsy and Bob were surrogate parents to numerous children throughout the years, basically anyone the kids brought home, but most notable, Roxy and the Ridge Runner. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Pearl, two daughters, Kimberly Ann and Lynn Michele; brothers, Bob and wife Gladys, Corby and wife Norma, Doug and Harold Keith.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the care team at Wellbrooke and Paradigm Hospice. Thank you for the exceptional care, compassion and kindness you showed our family. Your support brought peace and comfort during a very difficult time.
A celebration of Patsy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston with Pastor Doug Benham officiating. Friends and family may visit from 12 noon until service time at 2 pm at the funeral home on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Lewis Cass Scholarship Fund in her memory. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com