Mr. Raymond W. Kirchenbauer's Obituary
Mr. Raymond W. Kirchenbauer, age 86, burst into glory Sunday, June 21, 2009 at his home. He was born in Greenville, MI on September 19, 1922 to Arthur and Caroline (DeLong) Kirchenbauer. Raymond was an honored veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII and had been employed by Shaw Walker for 34 years before his retirement in 1984. He was a former member of Twin Lake United Methodist Church, loved gardening, farming, his Model T cars and his tractors. On October 22, 1947 he married the former Jean Camp and she survives him along with 4 children, Joan Pierce, Steven (Lori) Kirchenbauer, Margo Workman and Todd Kirchenbauer; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and 1 sister, Kathryn Roberson. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 grandson, Kevin Pierce and 1 brother, Al Kirchenbauer. SERVICES will be 11AM Thursday at
The Sytsema Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
231-726-5210
with Rev. Dale Hotelling officiating. VISITATION will be Wednesday from 3-5 & 7-9PM. INTERMENT will be in Twin Lake Cemetery. MEMORIALS in Ray’s name may be made to American Cancer Society. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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