James A. Ramsey, age 84 of Dawson, passed away Sunday, January 01, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.

Survivors include his wife Karen of Dawson; children Ann Ramsey of Tecumseh; Bert Ramsey of Auburn; Dollie and husband Terry Dettmann of Arnold, MO; step-children Denise and husband John Arington of Beatrice; John and wife Mary Sue Martin of Falls City; Laura Pagnano of Verdon; Lance Martin and special friend Michelle of Dawson; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchidlren; sister Mary Reschke of Lawrence, KS; brothers Wyatt Ramsey of Bellevue; John and wife Karen Ramsey of Dawson; sister-in-law Barb Ramsey of Dawson; other relatives and friends.

A memorial mass will be celebrated Wednesday, January 4, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dawson. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery near Auburn. Rosary will be recited at the church in Dawson Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., with visitation to follow.

Memorials are suggested to family choice.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.