Daniel A. Ramirez, Sr.

Age 63, of East Chicago, IN passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Daniel is survived by his children, Melissa Ramirez, Daniel Ramirez, Jr., Raul Ramirez Sr (Jenny) and Angelica Ramirez (Georgie Sr.); twelve grandchildren, Daniel III, Alena, Raul Jr., Georgie Jr., Analeah, Angel, Sianna, Anthony, Anaya, Amina, Kaiden, Aleya and three great-grandchildren; mother, Ernestine Anguanio; brothers; Jesse Ramirez and David Ramirez; sister, Jacquelin Ramirez; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded by his wife Maria "Vida" Garcia; sister Violet Reyna; brother John Ramirez; and father John Ramirez.

Daniel was born in Hammond and attended Hammond Tech. He was formerly employed at IHB Railroad for 20 years. Daniel was known as a "jack of all trades". He enjoyed watching wrestling and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Daniel will be dearly missed.

A Visitation will be held on Monday December 14, 2020 at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., (corner of Kennedy and Main St.) Schererville, IN from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. Those attending visitation are asked to wear masks and to follow social distancing protocol. Solanpruzinfuneralhome.com