Raymond C. "Ray" Tower

Seated on a plane at the Champaign-Urbana airport, waiting for the remaining passengers to board the short flight back to Chicago, a by-then-familiar voice asked, "Do you mind if I join you? I had to smile, as Ray was already sliding into seat next to me, permission or no.

"You're one of our boys, aren't you?" he asked, as he settled into the cramped seat. Warm and friendly, he still managed to exude a quiet gravitas which compelled me to instinctively reply, "Yes, sir", as if I were...

Ray hired me in 1959 and we played more golf together than anyone in the company. Ray was a great friend and boss for 30 years.

We have lost a leader in many endeavors: business, charity, church, mentoring and family. Ray will be missed.

RAY WAS A REAL GEM!!!!

ENJOYED OUR TIME TOGETHER ON THE NOTRE DAME COUNCEL

Tower Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a great man. He and Jackie were great friends to my Mom and Dad. I know they had many wonderful times together. They were both so kind to me when we moved here from CT. I will always remember the Tower
Family with fond memories. May the Lord provide peace at this difficult time.
Fondly
Marybeth Oskin Kopaczewski

To all the Tower family may God of all comfort give you the strength during this difficult time of grief Psmals 29:11

Chris and Nancy, we were so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. We are sending you prayers...

We will miss and fondly remember or dear friend, Ray. The world's best story teller, friend, mentor and caring leader (and perhaps the worst golfer).

A real humanist, loving husband and quiet philanthropist, he will be an inspiration to us forever.


Barbara & Jerry Pearlman