Joshua Wayne Ramirez age 39 died Sunday, March 29, 2026 in New Castle, IN. Joshua was born October 1, 1986 to Timothy Poertner and Patricia L. Ramirez. He had been a factory worker.

Joshua is survived by his father: Timothy W. Poertner, and Timothy's wife: Reba Poertner,  Garrett, IN; Mother: Patricia L. Schlabach, Milwaukee, WI; daughter: Arielle Ramirez, Elkhart, IN; sister: Tiffany Poertner, Elkhart,IN; 2 brothers: Ryan Keith Poertner, Elkhart, IN; Timothy Allen Poertner, New Castle,IN.

Preceded in death by his grandparents: Johnny and Jacquelin Ramirez

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett,IN.