Ann Arbor, Michigan
Schairer, Raymond Jacob Chelsea, MI Age 89, died Saturday, September 17, 2011 at his home in the Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born January 11, 1922 in Scio Township, the son of Arthur G. and Anna M. (Hinderer) Schairer. Ray was a retired farmer and was a member of the Washtenaw County...
Read MoreJane, you and Ray were always so central to the church. I loved Ray's book, and told him so when I ran into him at Polly's one day. What a wonderful man!
Cathy Muha
September 24, 2011 | Chelsea, MI
Jane: Ray was a wonderful person; he shall be missed. I am happy for all the wonderful years you enjoyed together.
Will Johnson
September 24, 2011 | Chelsea, MI
Jane, I met Ray Schairer at a methodist men;s breakfest in chelsea a few years ago and had a pleasent conversation about the Schairer family history. it was a very enjoyable day! Dennis Schairer
September 24, 2011
Jane, May the Spirit hold you in love and know that we wrap our caring around you and send our love.
Pat and Tom Schomaker
September 24, 2011
Dear jane, we are so sorry for your loss. Ray was a wonderful, creative, and generous man. His ending to sermons will stay in my heart forever. Amen ray amen.
Sandy and john Sayer
September 23, 2011 | Chelsea, MI
I have known the Schairer's all my life. They were our lardlord, neighbor, friend, and 4H leader. I have many wonderful memories of them both. Making ice cream in their driveway after a bbq, running around on the farm and many more. I still have every piece I made in 4H. I have to say I hated listening to the classical music in his shop when I was younger, but over the last tens years of my life I found out why he enjoyed it so much. Mr. and Mrs. Schairer have a special place in my heart....
Melissa Stapish
September 22, 2011 | Saline, MI
It was a blessing to know Ray. When I was very little 4 or 5 - Ray made me a doll cradle for my dolls then, but full size so I could rock my child in it - and I did. Hayrides at the farm in the fall, singing around a campfire, a welcoming smile and hug at church...all well chrished memories that have enriched my life.
Michal Ann Benedict Enders
September 22, 2011
Ray was the personification of the word, gentle-man--loving nature, helping others, caring deeply for what it means to be a farmer, a leader, a friend. I am so grateful for how he (and Jane) enriched my life with their friendship. Martha L. Smith, Mt. Pleasant, MI
September 21, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Ray--I knew Ray from the Webster Fall Festival and the Dexter Pioneer Art Show, where we both exhibited our work. He was always smiling and a pleasure to visit with, and has been missed these past few years.
Susan Falcone
September 21, 2011 | Ann Arbor, MI
