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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston
Raymond Lee Myers( February 16, 1935 - May 23, 2015 )
Raymond Lee Myers, 80, of Kentland died at 9:35 pm, Saturday, May 23, 2015 at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette. He was born February 16, 1935 in Benton County to the late Earl and Lucy (Yarno) Myers. He was a 1953 graduate of Freeland Park High School. He married Nancy (Little) Myers on October 09, 1955. Raymond served in the National Guard until 1965. He worked as a farmer for 45 years and for the Emerson Sondegrath Dealership for 15 years. He enjoyed bowling and antique tractors. He restored and refinished 3 old tractors which he loved to show in parades, especially the Earl Park Festival. He loved farming and he cherished his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and his special nephew Phillip Langley. Along with his wife he is survived by his children, Mike (Lori)Myers of Kentland and Suzy (Terry) Knese of Shelson, IL; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Phillip Myers; 1 sister, Doris Miller. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Myers and his sister, Juanita Ropp. Friends may call from 5:00 - 8:00 pm (CST), Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Funeral service at 11:00 am (CST), Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the Raub United Methodist Church. Interment to follow at Fairlawn Cemetery in Kentland. Memorial Contributions may be given in Raymond's name to Raub United Methodist Church. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com
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