Raymond "Ray" Forbes Weber, 67, of Lakeside, MI, passed away on October 15, 2023 after a tragic accident. He was surrounded by his family. He was born on September 8, 1956 in Berkeley, CA. He was a loving husband to Gay Morris Weber and a devoted father to Scott (Rebecca), Brooks, Ross (Lindsay), and Cole Weber.

Ray grew up in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, the youngest of four siblings. He was a graduate of Conestoga High School, Penn State University, and MIT Sloan School of Management. He worked for over three decades in renewable energy financing at Heller Financial and GE Capital, from where he retired in 2015.

Ray also was an active community member in Kenilworth, where he raised his family. He served on the board of the Kenilworth Assembly Hall Association and also NSSRA. He enjoyed bowling with the Kenilworth Men's Bowling League for many years.

Ray loved spending time with family and friends at the lake, taking vacations, and watching sports (especially Penn State football). He was the life of the party, had a big personality, and an incredible sense of humor. Everyone loved to be around him. In recent years, Ray especially embraced his role as a caretaker to Cole. The two of them enjoyed going to local coffee shops, watching movies together, swimming in the pool, and sitting on the beach. Ray was a family man in every aspect, and his final act of generosity was to be an organ donor.

Ray was preceded in death by his father, Hal, mother, Betty, and older brother, Gary. He is survived by his older brother, Dan (Janet), and older sister, Connie Santroch (Jim), and many other extended family members.

A memorial service to celebrate Ray's life will be held at Kenilworth Union Church, 211 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043 on Friday, October 20th at 2 pm, with a reception following at Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Ray's memory to: The Logan Autism Center, 2505 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46615 Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106.

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Published by PL-North on Oct. 26, 2023.

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for Raymond Weber

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Elena Sonnenschein

December 16, 2023

Dear Gay,
I have been thinking of you and your family during this difficult and sad time. I am so sorry to hear about your husband passing away. My heart broke when I heard the news. Please give Cole a hug from Natalie, and know your family will be in my prayers. To loving and happy memories of your husband. Again I am so very sorry.
Love,
Elena

Brice and Stephanie Weeks

November 4, 2023

Gay, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. We hope your strength and faith will get you through this sorrowful time. We wish for peace for you and your family. Please accept our sincere condolences, Brice and Stephanie Weeks

peter.watson

October 20, 2023

Gay, Cheri and I are devastated. It feels so hopeless how fleeting life is. The memorial service was beautiful and so were the kids. All of Tree's PSU class of 78 friends saw Cole wearing his dad's jersey and teared up.

Tree and I kept in touch after graduation when he was in Philly. I thought I'd lose touch when I moved to Atlanta in 86 but lo and behold he met you in 85. We attended your wedding in Birmingham and later that PSU Alabama game in Tuscaloosa, in the rain. I sent him a taped copy of that broadcast that I know he appreciated for years. We only had phone calls until mobile phones and texting. I had just shared some photos with him last fall of a trip to Hilton Head that we took way back when. I can't believe he's gone from our lives.

We're in Virginia now, Williamsburg. If you're ever in the neighborhood, know that you have a friend. Peter Watson 757 -968 -0100

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Barb Baxter

October 18, 2023

Ray and my brother Brian were close friends for many years, thanks to a mutual friend, David Jones. I would tag along to Penn State to visit Dave from time to time and came to know "the boys" at PSU and love them all like brothers. I will miss Ray dearly; his jokes, smile and friendship. My condolences to Ray's family and friends. Rest in Peace Brother Ray. XO

M. Jill Fisher

October 18, 2023

Gay, We cannot imagine the pain and heartache you are feeling. We are praying that your strength and faith will help to carry you through this painful time. May Ray's soul rest in peace and may you and your family find peace as well. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Jill Fisher and JD Gifford

Lawrence "Jake" Kahn

October 18, 2023

Ray, or "Jake" as we called each other for some unknown reason back at Sloan, was one of the warmest, most genuine people I have ever known. A "great guy" in every sense. I know he will be missed terribly by his friends and especially by Gay and their family.

Bruce Speck

October 18, 2023

I feel terrible to have learned this. Ray was a high school classmate, teammate, and had an enjoyable sense of humor. My sympathy to all who loved and liked him. I will post this site to our class' FB page. I'm sure everyone who knew Ray will feel a sense of loss.

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