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Dean K. "Deke" Ray Jr.

St. Joseph, Michigan

Jan 22, 1945 – Jun 24, 2025

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BORN
January 22, 1945
DIED
June 24, 2025
LOCATION
St. Joseph, Michigan

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Dean "Deke" Kingsley Ray Jr. was born in Ann Arbor to Dr. Dean K. and Helene Ray on Jan. 22, 1945. The second of six children, Deke had a legendary childhood at the family's St. Joseph River homestead, purchased in 1952. The apple orchards, gardens and greenhouse nurtured his deep love for...

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Thank you Dean Ray... for Who you were.. and therefore for who you are... as you will live on as an inspiration ..,for all those fortunate enough to have shared precious Time with you . ... from Dave Foster... thank you for being a supporter of Education ... you live on .. through your amazing Children... Thank you for your support of educators .. and for genuine people... my life is enriched for knowing you ...

Dean was such a fixture growing up in St Joseph in the "old" days when everyone seemed to know all others. He will be missed.