1940
Raymond
2012
Raymond E Landis
November 24, 1940 — October 22, 2012
Raymond Eugene Landis, “Ray”, passed away October 22, 2012 after a heroic battle with cancer. He was at his home, surrounded by his beloved family, and he fought courageously until the very end.
Ray was born November 24th, 1940 in Sterling, Ohio, to Clyde and Mary (Martie) Landis. He attended Lodi High School and then joined the Navy. Ray was employed by Faultless Rubber in Ashland for over twenty-two years. Ray loved cars, especially his El Camino and his Corvette. He also loved fishing, tractors and raising exotic chickens with his wife, Peggy. He was an avid “foodie”, frequenting places like Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen and the Village Cornerstone. Ray loved spending time with his family. He taught his children the importance of hard work, but also how to live a life full of fun and laughter. Ray never knew a stranger and had a joke for everyone.
Ray married Peggy Geiselman on September 10th, 2001. She survives. Ray is also survived by children Raymond (Lena Canfield) Landis, Jr. of West Salem; Brian (Kelly) Landis of Georgia; Mike (Charlene) Murray of Wooster; Steve (Andee) Murray of Polk; Diana Murray of Arizona; Mike (Kathy) Smith of Orrville; Kevin (Becky) Covert of Wooster; 16 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Ray is also survived by sisters Carole Lawson (Paul Ickes) of West Salem; Shirley (Randy) French of Ashland; Marilyn Kinney (Roger Powell) of Lodi; and a brother Roger Landis of Florida. In addition, many nieces and nephews will fondly remember their “Uncle Ray”. Willis, Ray’s faithful canine companion, will miss him dearly.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by brothers Donald, Kenneth, and Charles, and also by his wife Linda (Steele) Landis, and brother-in-law Paul Lawson.
Friends and family may call Wednesday 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Matteson’s Funeral Home in West Salem. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 25th at eleven am at Matteson’s with Pastor Paul Bartholomew officiating. Burial will follow at West Salem Cemetery. Online obituary and condolences may be shared at the funeral home’s website at www.mattesonfh.com.
Ray’s family wishes to thank Wayne County Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne County Hospice at 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Ray was born November 24th, 1940 in Sterling, Ohio, to Clyde and Mary (Martie) Landis. He attended Lodi High School and then joined the Navy. Ray was employed by Faultless Rubber in Ashland for over twenty-two years. Ray loved cars, especially his El Camino and his Corvette. He also loved fishing, tractors and raising exotic chickens with his wife, Peggy. He was an avid “foodie”, frequenting places like Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen and the Village Cornerstone. Ray loved spending time with his family. He taught his children the importance of hard work, but also how to live a life full of fun and laughter. Ray never knew a stranger and had a joke for everyone.
Ray married Peggy Geiselman on September 10th, 2001. She survives. Ray is also survived by children Raymond (Lena Canfield) Landis, Jr. of West Salem; Brian (Kelly) Landis of Georgia; Mike (Charlene) Murray of Wooster; Steve (Andee) Murray of Polk; Diana Murray of Arizona; Mike (Kathy) Smith of Orrville; Kevin (Becky) Covert of Wooster; 16 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Ray is also survived by sisters Carole Lawson (Paul Ickes) of West Salem; Shirley (Randy) French of Ashland; Marilyn Kinney (Roger Powell) of Lodi; and a brother Roger Landis of Florida. In addition, many nieces and nephews will fondly remember their “Uncle Ray”. Willis, Ray’s faithful canine companion, will miss him dearly.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by brothers Donald, Kenneth, and Charles, and also by his wife Linda (Steele) Landis, and brother-in-law Paul Lawson.
Friends and family may call Wednesday 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Matteson’s Funeral Home in West Salem. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 25th at eleven am at Matteson’s with Pastor Paul Bartholomew officiating. Burial will follow at West Salem Cemetery. Online obituary and condolences may be shared at the funeral home’s website at www.mattesonfh.com.
Ray’s family wishes to thank Wayne County Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne County Hospice at 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
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