Raymond W. Dyer Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 in Madeira, Ohio. He was born January 15th, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Raymond and Clara Dyer. In addition to his parents, Raymond is preceded in death by grandson; Billy Dyer and Sister; Patricia (the late Ralph) Cordes. Raymond is survived by his Beloved wife of 70 years, Mary Jo. Dyer, as well as loving children; Bill (Sherri) Dyer, Debora (Bob) Horvath, Dan (Denise) Dyer, Gerilynn (Dale) Gerth, Mary Jo (Chris) Yingling, and David (Heidi) Dyer.
Brother to; Bob (Marcia) Dyer and Claire Dyer. Brother-in-law to; Phyllis (the late Bob) Hamilton, Barbara (the late Ed) George, Julie (the late Bob) Bucher, and Donald Hauck. Adoring grandfather of eleven and great grandfather to nine. Raymond also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins as well as dear friends.
Raymond served in the U.S. Army and served in the Sixth Armored Division. After his military service, Ray worked as a machinist for Ford Motor Company for 35 years. Aside from his dedication to service, he was a devout Catholic and member of St. Michael Parish for 63 years. Raymond was dedicated to charitable works by way of his involvement in The American Legion #69. He also served as Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus St. Michael Council #3382 as well as achieving the rank of 4th Degree Knight. Never content to rest on his laurels, Ray was chosen as a Kentucky Colonel and continued his work with their Good Works program. Raymond was certainly a caring and generous soul who will be sorely missed by all those fortunate to have known him.
Visitation will take place Friday Sept. 9th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Mass of Christian Burial will occur at 9:00a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10th, 2022 at Saint Michael Catholic Church, 11144 Spinner Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Burial following Mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Mary Jo. And the Dyer family sincerely hope you will join them at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and then a joyous celebration of Ray’s life at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home where we will gather to share some of our favorite memories, our stories, to laugh, to cry and remember a wonderful man who is greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Raymond’s honor to Hospice of Southwest Ohio; Donate & Support our Foundation | Hospice of Southwest Ohio (hswo.org).
A livestream of Mass of Christian Burial for Raymond will be provided by Saint Michael Parish. To watch the livestream, simply visit one of the following;
www.saintmichaelchurch.net and click on Online Mass and Worship Guide
www.facebook.com/StMikesharon
www.youtube.com and search for St. Michael Sharonville
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