Joseph E. Ramler

Joseph “Joe” Ernst Ramler, 65, of Burlington, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born February 22, 1958 in Covington, KY to the late Ernst and Mary Catherine Ramler.

Joe was a loving husband and father, and he was a very proud papaw. He always made his family a top priority and he worked hard to provide for them. Joe had spent the last 30 plus years working his way through the ranks at Applied Industrial Technologies. He took pride in what he did, and he was a jack-of-all-trades. One of his favorite hobbies was woodworking. He also enjoyed cheering on the Steelers and having a nice glass of Bourbon.

Joe was also devout Catholic, and he was a member of St. Cecilia Church in Independence, KY. He was involved in the Bingo and volunteered for the Youth Group at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, and he was a proud member of the Ludlow Knights of Columbus. Joe was a graduate of the Covington Catholic class of 1976.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 32 plus years, Vickie Ramler, his beloved sons: Jacob (Kelcie) Ramler and Luke (Abigail) Ramler, his beloved grandchildren: Joseph and Melanie Ramler, his dear sister, Judy Sandlin, and his cherished niece, Cathy Sandlin.

A memorial Mass will be held for Joe on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Cecilia Church, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051. A reception will be held immediately following Mass in the undercroft.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in honor of Joe to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the St. Elizabeth Hospice Center at 1 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.