Birth date: Jan 25, 1921 Death date: Aug 28, 2011
Raymond Alan Herder, age 90, passed away August 28, 2011 at Heartland Knollview Manor. He was born January 25, 1921 in Muskegon, and was a life resident of the area. Ray was an athlete! At Muskegon High School in 1938 he was an Al Read Obituary
I only met Ray a few times but really enjoyed his stories. I cooked his favorite meals that he requested me too make and he made it clear to me the things he did not like. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.##imported-begin##Jerry & Patty Hough##imported-end##
Sending hugs and sincere sympathy to Mary and the Herder Families.##imported-begin##Mardi Monroe Williams (formerly of Le Fleur Shoppe)##imported-end##
Peace be with you, Ray.##imported-begin##Patricia Crandall##imported-end##
It hardly seems possible that we've grown so old, but memories of the good days - you and Marv playing frisbee - all of us (You and Marv, Dory and I) out dancing - vacationing together - sharing meals and good conversations remain, in my now 92 year old memory. Peace be with you, Ray- until we meet again.##imported-begin##Barb Herder - Sister In-Law##imported-end##
So sorry about Ray. Loved talking to him about golf and his dancing.##imported-begin##Ken, Judy and Michael Danhof##imported-end##
Ray was my gramp, but he was also my dad. He devoted so much time with me when I was growing up...we loved to do all kinds of thins together, and he included me in everything he could. So many memories. I was reminded of a memory the other day, of gramp and me picking raspberries and singing "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head". That was one of his favorite songs. I loved it when he sang to me. RIP Gramp, I love you so, and will miss you. I know you are where you wanted so much to be, with the Lord, and am so happy for you. Grieving you and missing you will probably take a very long time, leaving a big hole in my life and my heart. Love, your Sweetheart##imported-begin##Cathy Hamlin##imported-end##
I was only Ray's caregiver for a short time, But we really got to know each other and formed a great friendship. He was an amazing man and I really enjoyed listening to his story's. We had our little sing a longs together at dinner time and a lot of laughs. Every day I came to his home he made me feel welcome and appreciated. I am going to miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I will always have a special place in my heart for him.##imported-begin##Amy Hough##imported-end##
Meeting Ray was a very special experiencefor me. I had heard allot about him from my son,Bob Jakubowski, and what a character he was. We always enjoyed his Rasberries when I came to visit from FL. He is with his wife again. Rest in Peace Ray.##imported-begin##Esther Edwards##imported-end##
