Former Kane Sheriff Ken Ramsey, 75, dies

BATAVIA – Former Kane County Sheriff Kenneth Ramsey died Saturday. Aug. 19, according to Coroner Rob Russell.

Ramsey was found dead in his home, Russell said.

Ramsey, 75, was a police officer in Batavia and then was sheriff from 1994 to 2006, according to a 2014 interview with the Kane County Chronicle.

Ramsey also was a soldier with 41 years in the U.S. Army, including serving in Vietnam. He had 10 years at the Pentagon and 10 years teaching at the U.S. Army Intelligence School, Ramsey said. He said he was in training for Desert Storm when the operation was over.

At age 66, Ramsey started a new career as a deacon at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Batavia after six years of instruction and preparation.

The cause of death has not yet been released. Russell said in a text message that it “appeared to be natural,” but did not give any confirmation.

Moss Funeral Home in Batavia is handling the arrangements. An obituary notice is pending.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2300 Main St., Batavia. Funeral Mass will also be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, also at the church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 37W210 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva.