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Ray Tosch Obituary
Capac
Ray Harry Tosch, 85, of Capac, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014, at his home with family by his side.
He was born in Capac, February 18, 1929, the son of the late Harry and Julia (Mapes) Tosch.
His marriage to Barbara Swayze was March 25, 1949, at the United Methodist Church, Brown City.
Ray was a lifetime Capac area resident and attended Zion United Methodist Church, Capac. He worked on his parents farm, was a real estate broker and sold farm and industrial equipment. He graduated from Reisch Auction College, Mason City, Iowa in 1955, and then established, Ray Tosch and Associates, Capac. Ray was a longtime Capac State Bank board member and lifetime member of the Michigan Auctioneers Association and enjoyed 58 years as an auctioneer for his company. In his free time, Ray enjoyed boating and water-skiing.
Surviving in addition to Barbara, his wife of 65 years, are a son, Ron (Kim) Tosch of Capac and a daughter, Connie Tosch of Capac; four grandchildren, Kelsey and Shane Tosch and Robert and Dylan Marshall; brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Clare and June Tosch of Saginaw and one sister-and brother-in-law, Alice and Greg Cutler of Yale; Sue and Tom Thielman of Capac and Becky and Craig Marshall of Capac, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by a son, Bob Tosch (2007).
The family honors the memory of Ray and invite you to visit and share memories Wednesday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Capac. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Zion United Methodist Church, with 10:00 a.m. visiting. Rev. Lisa Clark, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Evangelical Cemetery, Mussey Township.
Memorials are suggested to "Wishes of the Family".
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Matt Burgess
December 19, 2014
Dear entire Tosch family,
I am very sorry and deeply saddened for you loss. I have nothing but great memories and respect for Ray. He was a kind, caring, and funny individual who knew how to lighten up the party. Prayers from my family to yours in this tough time!
Kathy Roy
December 18, 2014
Dear Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My first thought was that Ray and Paul can again enjoy talking and sharing stories together in heaven. Both men be will and are greatly missed. With great sympathy, Kathy, Paul's oldest daughter.
Chuck and Jean Yonaka
December 17, 2014
Dear Greg and Alice, we are so sorry for your loss and pray for your safe return to Port Charlotte. We are sure Ray is cuddled in the arms of his Heavenly Father with no more pain and no more sorrow. We have such a loving God that we can talk to everyday and thank Him for all our blessings. In Christian love, Chuck and Jean
Annette Stamman-Fernandez
December 17, 2014
Barb, Connie and Ron.
So very sorry to hear of "Uncle Ray's" passing. I remember how the room just lit up when he walked in with a smile and a joke for everyone. You have precious memories to cherish. With love and prayers.
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phyllis bullock
December 17, 2014
Barb, I am so sorry for your loss, I know the feeling also. Will talk later. Love and God Bless you and your family. Phyllis Bullock
December 17, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barbara and the family. We always enjoyed Ray's company and quick wit. A good man who will be missed and may God bless his soul. Scott & Karen Harris, Port Huron, MI.
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