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1926 - 2013
Ray O. Hittepole, 87, of De Graff, died at 9:45 AM Friday, June 28, 2013, at Green Hills Center, West Liberty.
He was born January 30, 1926, in Shelby County a son of the late Lloyd W. and Edna Gross Hittepole. He was also preceded in death by a Son; Larry K. Hittepole, four Brothers; Everett, Dale, Lester and Robert Hittepole, a Great Grandson; Tate and a Step Brother; William Loffer.
On July 2, 1945, he married Marjorie J. Spain in Houston, Texas and she survives. Other survivors include two Daughters; Ginny (Randy) Myers of Bellefontaine and Peggy (Don) Wohlgamuth of Arcanum, a Half Brother: Erle (Connie) Loffer of Galena, seven Grand Children; Shari Keck, Jill (Greg) Kelsey, Ryan (Jennifer) Myers, Andrew (Heidi) Myers, Craig (Lindsey) Wohlgamuth, Cory Wohlgamuth and Christopher Wohlgamuth and twelve Great Grandchildren; Tyler, Tanner, Dylan, Kelsey, Logan, Rhett, Landon, Leah, Kolton, Marley, Sammy and Gabe and a Sister in Law; Corky Hittepole of Sidney.
He was a 1943 graduate of De Graff High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He was a retired floor covering Installer, an active member of the De Graff United Methodist Church, a Past Master of Boggs Lodge # 292 F.&A.M., De Graff, Past Patron of the former Constance Chapter # 78 , O.E.S., in De Graff, a member of Bellefontaine Chapter # 459 O.E.S., AASR Valley of Dayton, Miami Valley Post # 652, American Legion in De Graff. He was also an avid baseball fan.
Masonic services will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, DeGraff. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Greenwood-Union Cemetery, DeGraff with Rev. Kymberly James officiating.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Boggs Lodge Scholarship Fund.
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Trelene Sauer Turner
treleneturner@hotmail.com
Monday July 8, 2013 at
9:14 PM
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I was so sorry to hear about Ray's passing. I was on vacation and Debbie Weeks Detrick sent me an email. My deepest condolences to all of you during this time of loss. I will always remember all the fun times that we had.
God Bless, Trelene
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Don and Diane Knight
knightde41@gmail.com
Monday July 1, 2013 at
9:46 AM
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Ginny and family,
Our sympathy to you and the whole family on Ray's passing. He lived a rich and full life and we know you have many positive memories to cherish in the years to come. When I was a boy growing up around DeGraff, I would always enjoy the fast pitch softball games he played in and coached. May you all have comfort, peace and the presence of God to give you strength in the days ahead. Love you!
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Jodi McPherson Stone
Sunday June 30, 2013 at
11:48 PM
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Sending my deepest sympathy to you all.Praying for peace and comfort.
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Becky (Marvin) Moon
Sunday June 30, 2013 at
3:14 PM
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Shari & Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family in your time of need and loss. May the many memories you have shared get you through the dark times.
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Bobbi Dearwester
Saturday June 29, 2013 at
7:54 PM
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Love and prayers for Marge, Ginny, Peg and all of Ray's family and friends. Thank you Ray, for your service to our country, and for being a great neighbor and leader in the DeGraff community. You will always be admired and missed. Love to you in Heaven, may you rest peacefully. For the family, and especially great friend Ginny, be proud of the wonderful man he was and remember the good times. My prayers and condolences to you all. I wish I was well enough to pay respects, I am sorry I am not able to give respects in person, but I am with you all in spirit and prayer.
Bobbi (VanBuskirk) Dearwester
Columbus, Ohio
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Diane Schlumbohm Rice
Saturday June 29, 2013 at
6:54 PM
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Marge, Ginny, and Peg,
I was saddened to hear of Ray's passing. I remember him well from my Sunday School days... May your memories of Ray keep you together forever. May he rest in peace and see Larry again.
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John & Mabel Freese
Saturday June 29, 2013 at
6:15 PM
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We are so sorry to hear of your husband and dad's passing. We know he is in heaven with other loved ones. Your dad was a dear friend our entire lives. Last time I visited with him at GreenHills he was so positive. We had some great times over the years especially playing sports and coaching our sons and daughters. We will be unable to attend the services due to visiting family out of town but please know our prayers, thoughts and hearts are with you all. I will miss him very much. Marge, we especially think of you.
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