Raymond was born on October 9, 1918 and passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009.

Raymond was last known to be living in Wellington, Ohio.

He graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1937.

He joined the Army during WWII. During the war, Ray was part of the Infantry Division of Radio Technology in Europe.

Raymond was preceded in death by Mildred.

Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with VFW and Masonic services starting at 7:45 p.m. on Monday, December 28 at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main St., Wellington. Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery with military honors.

In memory of Ray, donations can be made to either The Ohio Veterans Home, 3416 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Hospice of the Western Reserve, Memorial Gifts, 300 E. 185 St., Cleveland, OH 44119.