Jacob Andrew Ramirez

Jacob Andrew Ramirez, Emporia, Kansas, died November 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was 26 years old.

Jacob was born on May 19, 1998, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Miguel Ramirez and Sonya (Wright) Ihde.

Survivors include mother Sonya and step-father Ron Ihde, Emporia, KS; brother Miguel “Mikey” Ramirez Jr, Topeka, KS; sisters Chantel (Joseph) Aguilar, Emporia, KS; Haley Ramirez and fiancé Freddie Cervantes, Emporia, KS; Samantha Ihde, Emporia, KS; Emiley Ramirez; Emporia, KS; Faith Ihde, Emporia, KS; grandparents Christine (Keith) Kellum, Emporia, KS; Don Wright, Emporia, KS; Allen Ihde, Emporia, KS; Donna Holman, San Diego, CA; and 12 nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by grandparents Leon and Graciella Ramirez and Uncle Troy Wright.

Jacob was passionate about the outdoors. He loved camping, fishing, water skiing and tubing. He also took pride in working on his truck when he had spare time. Jacob also loved playing baseball, and spending time with his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Brain Injury Association of Kansas, and can be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Emporia, Kansas, 66801, or made on the association’s website at www.biaks.org.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, 605 State Street, Emporia, Kansas. The family will receive friends Monday, November 18, 2024, from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.