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Lynn Dray Obituary
HARROD -- Lynn A. Dray, age 67, was called home to the Lord at 5:26 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital with the love of his family by his side.
Lynn was born October 3, 1955, in Bluffton, OH, to the late John R. and Charlene F. (Hall) Dray. On April 24, 1976, he married his high school sweetheart, Lou Anne (Piehl) Dray.
Lynn was a 1974 graduate of Allen East High School. He joined the Harrod Fire Department in 1974 and served as the Harrod Fire Chief for 30 years. Lynn had retired in January from Emerson (Copeland) Climate Technologies, after 27 years of service and he had previously worked for Huffy. He loved helping others, was always willing to lend a helping hand and he loved serving the Harrod and surrounding communities. He enjoyed boating, water skiing and spending time at the river. Above all, he loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lou Anne Dray of Harrod; three children, Leigh Anne (Shane) Rumer of Harrod, Lisa A. (Neal) Carter of Waynesfield, and Lyle A. (Megan) Dray of Harrod; nine grandchildren, John (Audrey Durham) Rumer, Gage (Mary Martin) Rumer, Kyleigh (Andrew Cochensparger) Rumer, Tyler Rumer, Bryce Carter, Ethan Carter, Landon Dray, Hunter Dray, and Alexis "Lexie" Dray; and two brothers, Robert Dray, and Larry (Di) Dray.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his in-laws, Lester, and Mary Anne (Coon) Piehl.
Services celebrating Lynn's life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Crossroads Church of Lima, 775 S. Thayer Road, Lima, OH. Pastor Charles Moeller will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28, at the church.
The family requests that those in attendance dress casually.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrod Fire Department, 123 N. Walnut St, Harrod, OH 45850.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lynn Dray
Ed Bowman
August 18, 2025
I'm at Clark equipmbut.In fact we had known each other many years before when his mother and father danced together and a western square dance club. We would go after work and have a couple beers go home. I'm in the middle of building a home and Lynn's getting married. They're having babies then and we're still having babies. We're spending many, many hours and evenings together. Playing cards eating pizza having fun watching our kids grow up. After I.
Moved to Florida.We would spend many hours together, Lou ann myself Suzy Going to places like key, West, universal and many others and playing cards eating Pizza, just having fun. I miss you buddy.
Brandon Young
September 1, 2023
My condolences to the family. I worked for Lynn at Copeland 23 years ago. He made a lasting impression on me by looking out for me when Copeland was laying people off by telling me about Exel, where I later worked with Lisa. I hope the family can find peace after losing such a kind and caring man.
Larry Conkle jr
August 25, 2023
He was a caring Man, and I had the privilege of knowing Him through the Fire Department and EMS services in Harrod.
A Firefighter's Prayer in Honor of Lynn Dray, and his dedicated Service to the Fire Department and citizens of Harrod and surrounding communities.
Lord, grant me courage to face and conquer my fears
to share and endure the ordeal of those who need me...
Grant me strength of heart and body to bear whatever burden might be placed upon me, and to
deliver to safety all those placed within my care...
Give me concern for others the compassion to comfort, and the love to serve unselfishly whenever I am called...
And please, Lord, through it all, be at my side...
Amen
Rest in peace my brother of the fire service .
Sheryl Alexander
August 25, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. PRAYERS TO ALL FOR COMFORT AND PEACE!
Vetta
August 25, 2023
Lou Anne...I'm truly sorry for your loss..I will keep you n ur family in my thoughts and prayers
Gretchen Yingst
August 25, 2023
I worked with Lynn at Copeland for years, he was a great person, always friendly and funny, he will be missed!
Ann Kauffman
August 25, 2023
I worked under Lynn when he hired in at Copeland.
Lynn was firm and fair.
I always felt safe working for him..knowing that anything that went wrong he would take care of it.
He is missed very much
Ann
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