Raymond Emmerich, 89, of Bowling Green passed away Saturday September 21, 2019.
Ray was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on January 31, 1930 to the late Senica (Ralph) and Hazel ( Baker) Emmerich. He married the love of his life Ruby Nell Bland on December 1, 1951 and she survives in Bowling Green. Also surviving are his children: John (Ann) Emmerich of Bowling Green, Linda (Charles) Kinlaw of Bladenboro, North Carolina and Jeff (Tina) Emmerich of New Bern, North Carolina, grandchildren: Amy, Tim, Bethany, Lauren, Christopher, Andrew, Joshua and Heather, great-grandchildren: Emily, Angela, Benjamin and Jackson and his brother Robert Emmerich of Haines City, Florida. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Donald and Harold Emmerich.
Ray worked for Brush Wellman in Elmore retiring after 35 years of service. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and enjoyed fishing, bowling and traveling with his family. The most important part of Ray’s life was his family whom he loved dearly.
Visitation for Ray will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 12Noon until time of his funeral service at 1:30 PM in the DECK-HANNEMAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1460 W. Wooster St., PO Box 648, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. Interment with Military honors will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be gifted in Ray’s honor to the charity of the donors choice.
Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home is honored to serve Ray’s family and encourages those wishing to send a condolence or a fond memory to visit www.hannemanfh.com.
