Raeder "Ray" von Uhlit

Raeder (Ray)

von Uhlit

Resident of Brentwood

1940 - 2010

Ray passed away unexpectedly at the vonUhlit Farm in Brentwood, CA on Sat. 9/25/2010. Ray was the 2nd of four children born to George H. & Ruth R. von Uhlit at the family ranch in Napa, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Martha. He is survived by the love of his life, Carol, his wife of 34 years as well as his loving daughters Lise von Uhlit (Winters, CA), Bonnie and her husband Tim Farley (Fremont, CA.),Shirley von Uhlit (Dixon, CA.) Granddaughter, Carrie von Uhlit (Fort Worth, TX), Granddaughter Deanna & Grandson Evan Farley (Fremont, CA). Also surviving him is his devoted sister Greta von Uhlit (Napa, CA), a brother as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In 1977 Ray and Carol moved from Napa to Fremont, CA. where they started their own successful business, Fremont Industrial Lift.

But with Ray's love of farming he wanted a fruit farm, so in 2002 they purchased 46 acres of land and started building. He planted 1600 fruit trees and farmed over 33 acres of hay. They built their dream home together on the farm and that is where he lived, loved and died. He felt he was very blessed to be in Brentwood on his beloved farm.

He also loved and built custom cars and would never miss Hot August Nights in Reno, NV, and spending time with his fellow car friends.

He was so loved by his family and friends. He touched many lives with his gentle spirit and his kind and loving ways. He will be greatly missed.

On Sunday, October 24, 2010 there will be a Celebration of His Life at their residence at 1400 Chestnut Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Provided by Bay Area Cremation & Funeral Services of Brentwood (925) 516-2710.