Raymond L. Keim
77, of Alliance passed away Feb. 13, 2015 at
Alliance Community Hospital. A native of
Hartville, Ray was born on Jan. 19, 1938 to the
late Levi and Catherine Keim. He had worked as a
brick mason and retired a number of years ago. Ray
was involved with men's softball for many years as
a player, coach, and umpire. He was an avid
bowler, golfer and hunter and a lifetime fan of
all Ohio professional and college sports, most
especially Ohio State. Ray loved spending time
with his family and grandchildren. He looked
forward to annual vacations to Florida and West
Virginia with his wife Emma, her siblings and
their spouses. Ray greatly enjoyed the company of
his dogs Sammy and Duffy.
Ray is survived by his wife of 55 years, Emma;
children Tony Keim, Cyndi Ehret and husband Nick
and Greg Keim; his three grandsons Joshua Croft ,
Adam Keim and Zachary Croft; sisters Anna Miller,
Katie Potter, Alta Bates and Leona Troyer and
brother Ben Keim. He is preceded in death by his
brother, Lester Keim, three brothers-in-law,
Marvin Troyer, Alvin Troyer and Glen Bates. Ray
also left many sisters and brothers-in-law, as
well as nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is being planned and will be
announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Quail Hollow State
Park, 13480 Congress Lake Avenue, Hartville, Ohio
44632. Condolences and special memories may be
shared online at www.heritagecremation.com.
Heritage Cremation Society
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