Raymond J. "Ray" Hall

Raymond J. Hall, 80, formerly of Chicago, passed away Nov. 13 in Findlay, Ohio. He was the CEO of the Chicago-based, 83-year-old Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) for 40+ years and a member of its Hall of Fame. Before joining ERA as its staff chief executive, the Marine Corps veteran and University of Illinois alumnus operated the Raymond J. Hall Company of Chicago, a trade association management firm. He was an officer or board member of many organizations and a founding member of Meeting Planners International, as well as a member of its Hall of Fame. Survivors include his wife Patricia, daughters Kathy Green and Tracey Stewart, son Christopher Kosch, brother Robert Hall, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Raymond J. Hall, Jr. A memorial service will be held next spring. Condolences and memorial donations for the family can be sent to Patricia Hall, 15343 S. Watermark Dr., Findlay, OH 45840. Memorial donations can also be sent to the City Mission of Findlay, 510 W. Main Cross St., Findlay, OH 45840.