James Dean Ramirez, 27, died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at his residence in Van Wert. He was born on May 4, 1990, in Coldwater, Ohio, the son of Jill Patricia Densel of Van Wert and Ricarte Ramirez of Lima. Other family members include his two daughters, Bailee Kayann and Adriana; three sisters, Jackie (Travis) Girardot, Selena Ramirez and Ricky Ramirez; a brother, Joe Ramirez; his fiancee, Tia Line; and several cousins, aunts and an uncle. James was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sandy Densel; a sister, Katrina Ramirez; a brother, Bobby Joe Densel; an aunt, Leah Densel Stuckey; and three uncles, Miguel, Jupiter and Joe. James dearly loved his daughters, family, friends and the Oakland Raiders. Services will be held at 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Ted Kelly officiating. There will be calling hours 3 - 5 p.m., prior to the service Wednesday. Preferred memorials are to the Family.