Ray Alton Kohlenberg, Jr. of Pemberville, Ohio, passed away at home on Sunday, October 18, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1943, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Ray Kohlenberg, Sr., and Florence (Zeiter) Kohlenberg.
On July 9, 1966, Ray married Jane L. Schuerman at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pemberville where he remained a member. Together, they raised three daughters and shared more than 57 years of marriage before Jane’s passing in 2024.
After graduating from Woodville High School, Ray earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bowling Green State University. Throughout his career, he worked at Pfizer in Gibsonburg, Ohio Lime in Woodville, Securities of America in Pemberville, NFO in Perrysburg, and Giant Eagle in Rossford.
Ray enjoyed watching high school sports, gardening, caring for his cats, and following Cleveland baseball. He also had a deep interest in genealogy and family history. Through his work on the Find a Grave website, Ray added nearly 40,000 memorials and more than 104,000 photos, helping preserve the stories and memories of countless individuals.
Ray is survived by his daughters, Laura Kohlenberg of Missouri, Lisa Kohlenberg of Woodville, and Jill (Grant) Lammi of Lewis Center, Ohio; grandchildren, Sophia and Bennett Lammi; sister, Phyllis Kohlenberg; brothers, Thomas (Claudia) Ehmke and Jerry (Darlene) Ehmke; brother-in-law, Dennis Andrews; and numerous other in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Wilbur Ehmke; sister, Janet Andrews; and numerous in-laws.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Bridge Hospice and Cornerstone Caregiving for the wonderful care Ray received throughout his illness.
Family and friends will be received 4-7 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2026 at Marsh & Marsteller Funeral Home 4094 State Route 105 Pemberville, OH. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church 220 Cedar St., in Pemberville. There will be additional visitation from 10 a.m., until time of services. Burial will follow at Pemberville Union Cemetery on Fish Rd. Officiating will be Pastor Timothy Philabaum.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Pemberville’s Public Library’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library fund or the Eastwood Community Food Pantry.
Those wishing to express a word of encouragement, share a memory or photo may do so at: www.marshfuneralhomes.com.
