Service Details
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Visitation: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Homegoing Service: 1:00 p.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
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RACINE – Rama Chew Jr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Ascension All Saints in Racine, WI after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rama was born on April 20, 1937 in Pontotoc, MS the son of Rama Sr. and Maggie (Chisolm) Chew.
Rama moved to South Beloit, IL at a young age and attended South Beloit High School. In 1957 Rama moved to Racine, WI to work at St. Luke’s Hospital and then later obtained a job with S.C. Johnson Wax. Rama worked for Johnson’s for 40 years before/ retiring in 1999.
On December 4, 1959 in Waukegan, IL Rama married Annie Margaret Dyess. Born to this union were five children, Sherri Chew Simpson of Powder Springs, GA; Kerry (Donna) Chew of Luxora, AR; Darin (Diane) Chew of Marietta, GA, Mark Chew and Stacey Chew of Racine, WI.
A very outgoing and personable man, Rama never met a stranger. A lover of life and all that it brings, Rama embraced life with vigor and had a gift for gab. Rama enjoyed fishing and his daily walks/talks at Regency Mall and along the lake front as well as his time at Potawatomi Bingo and Casino.
Rama is survived by his wife Annie, his children; Sherri, Kerry, Darin, Mark, Stacey and Alexandria, along with 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He is further survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Beckley of Belden, MS and Juliette Cobb of Racine, WI. Mourning Rama’s loss will also be a special cousin Barbara Hereford Buckley and God Daughter Janice Collins both of South Beloit, IL. Rama will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, in-laws other relatives and friends.
Rama was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister Annette Chew, Mother-In-Law Alberta Dyess Bagwell, cousin Marion Jean Collins and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Family and Friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 for a visitation from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. A service celebrating his life and Homegoing will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Tommie Knuckles officiating.
Daris J. Hodges says
Your family has my deepest condolences and my sincerest belief that God will strengthen you during your time of need.
Kimberly Allen says
My prayers and condolences to the family. It was an honor and a privilege to have known “uncle raymond” as i always called him. To God be the glory. Heaven has truly gained a great soul.
Alice Evans Gibson says
Rama lived a good life he will be missed by so many….RIP my friend.
Valencia Tucker says
Deepest condolences to you and and your family. Val Davidson Tucker
Lora says
My sincere condolences to the Chew family. May the fond memories of Rama bring you comfort and ease your pain during this difficult time. I hope you will be able to look back with fondness on the good times you shared. May God’s promise of a future resurrection, found at John 5:28, 9, bring you peace and hope. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Tom Chernouski says
Please accept my condolences!! I am very sorry for your loss! I worked with Ray for a few years at SCJ. Also enjoyed going to a few Muhammad Ali fights in Milwaukee with Ray at the big screen theater. Also enjoyed going small game hunting with Ray! Will miss him!!
Jesus Garcia jr. says
God bless you dear friend, in celebration of your new life. We will be saving you a space at the next Raiders game.
Lowanda says
When we lose a love one in death we feel helpless. But in God’s word the Bible, it tells us of a time when death will be no more, nor outcry, nor mourning, nor pain, the former things will pass away. Revelation 21:4. Look forward to the wonderful promise of the resurrection. John 5:28, 29.
The Venson Family. says
Our prayers are that The Lord continue to keep you emotionally. physically, and spiritually. Continue to trust in the Lord with all thine heart; leaning not to thine own understanding.
God Bless. Sincerely,
Marlene Hiler says
I knew Mr..Chew through his children we all lived in the neighborhood(Maple St.)
I never seen him upset or in indisagreement with anyone a very cheerful person.
Prayer and Condolences
(Mrs,Chew and the family )
Rosa G says
We look forward to the fulfillment of God’s promise to swallow up death forever and to redeem all those sleeping in death. His Word brings us comfort and hope. Isaiah 25:7-9, Hosea 13:14. My condolences to your family.
Ronald Freeman in Alabama says
Aunt Tussie, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of uncle Rama. Allow the Lord Jesus to wraps his arms of comfort around you and the family during this time. Trust him and he will carry you through. I love you all and will keep you and the family in prayer.
Ronald Freeman and family in Alabama says
Aunt Tussie, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Rama. Allow the Lord Jesus to wrap his arms of comfort around you during this time. Trust him and he will carry you through. We will keep you and the family in our prayers. Love you all, Ronnie.
Tammi J. McCright says
I am sorry for your loss. God keep your hearts and I will keep you in my prayers.
jacqueline pinager says
Please except my deepest condolences
Linda Pierce-Tyler says
To the Chew family from the Pierce family just know that we are sending our condolences and prayers. Mr. Chew is one of our Sixth St father that held it down on Maple Street. R. I.P. Mr. Chew
B H says
RIP Mr. Chew. Will be surely miss. Condolences to the Chew family.
Elizabeth Lockridge says
The Chew family have my condolences,
Verily, verily I say unto you , the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and they that hear shall live. John5:25. You all are in my prayers.
Pat Chew Hobson says
So sorry for your loss. Another link in our family chain has been broken. Keep the faith, God knows best.
BARBARA says
My prayer go out for the Chew family-Rama one of the best neighbor’s you can have🙏
Tonya Burnett says
My condolences to the family he will truly be missed .. he was a great person …
Anonymous says
To the Chew Family
Remember to hold to Gods unchanginghing hands and he only he will bring you thru. God bless the family.
Ellis Cotton and family