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Michael Raisor Obituary
With grace and dignity, Michael R. Raisor Jr. peacefully joined his Heavenly Father at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Born February 24, 1968, in Lafayette, he was the son of Michael V. and Marcia (Leill) Raisor. Michael was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1986 where he was a member of the Jefferson Marching Band. Michael received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the School of Consumer and Family Services at Purdue University in 1991. He attended Covenant Church in West Lafayette and was a member of the John Purdue Club, as well as many other local organizations.
Michael was employed in the family business, Mike Raisor Automotive Group, as assistant comptroller and corporate secretary. He enjoyed travel, design and decorating, Purdue Sports activities and Musical events and the Arts, but most of all, he was a devoted son, caring brother and adoring uncle.
Surviving along with his parents, Mike and Marcia Raisor, are a brother, Bret A. (wife, Christine); a sister, Kristen Raisor Jones (husband, Dr. Heath); three nephews, Tyler Raisor, Cole and Christian Jones; and one niece, Hannah Raisor, all of Lafayette.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Central Presbyterian Church, 31 N. 7th Street, Lafayette, with Rev. Dr. Jeff Cover officiating and Rev. Dr. David Henderson assisting. A private family burial will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette.
Michael will be remembered for his devotion to his family, impeccable style and caring loving heart. Memorial contributions may be made in Michael's name to the Methodist Health Foundation, P.O. Box 7168, Indianapolis, IN 46207. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Raisor
kim mosson
May 17, 2012
May God Bless you all at this time.
Gary Schraut
May 16, 2012
No words exit that can ease the pain for all of you at this time. We are sorry and saddened for your loss and during these difficult times you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Michaeal loved and was loved by his family. Know that he is in the arms of our Savior and that the Sun will shine again and that Jesus loves you all.
Your friends,
Jodi & Gary
Tami Dubiel Bock
May 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Michael was an exceptional man. May he rest in peace.
Mark & Leigh Keneston
May 14, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Raisor Family. We pray that God grants you peace and strength in healing.
Roger Bosley
May 12, 2012
My heart and prayers go out to the Raisor family. Truly Michael will be remembered with fondness by a great many who were fortunate enough to share his life.
Jerry and Clark Aiken
May 11, 2012
With Deepest Sympathy to the entire Raisor family. So sorry for your loss.
Stuart & Ann Boehning
May 11, 2012
Michael had that zest for life and love for people that many of us wished we possessed. His fashion sense was the envy of all. Michael, you will be greatly missed by everyone who was blessed to know you. The heavens shine brighter with your eternal presence. Our prayers and sympathies to the entire Raisor family.
Brian Howieson
May 11, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Raisor family. Michael was an incredible person and will be deeply missed. May god bless your family thru this difficult time.
Jim & Sheila Cochran
May 11, 2012
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
The loss of a loved one is difficult and made more difficult when it is your child.
Koreen Kyhnell
May 11, 2012
To the Raisor family especially Heath, Kristen, Cole and Christian, we know that Michael is safe in the hands of Jesus and that he will always be in your hearts to guide you through life. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Karl, Koreen, Kameron and Karson Kyhnell
May 11, 2012
Prayers and sympathy to you and your family on your loss of your son.
Karen Summers and family
Daniel Cotton
May 10, 2012
sorry for your loss my condolences to the raisor family. . My mom worked with mike jr. years ago at L.S. Ayers. and I graduated with Brett. He was always helpful and had a positive attitude
Kelvin Lowry
May 10, 2012
Words cant explain how much you ment to me as a friend. I remember and love all our great conversations and lunchs at chills.. that was our spot. I will miss your coming into Target and stopping by my office and our times at the zoo.. Rest in Peace my friend
Mark Probasco
May 10, 2012
We are all so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
May 10, 2012
Michael my adorable cousin. You have left us too soon. Thank you for being in our lives. You are a beautiful person and we will miss you but remember you for ever. You are at peace with God now. I love you Cousin Hilda Rudder
Grady, Maria, and kids
May 10, 2012
I will never forget how excited Jacob was when you took him and the boys to a Purdue game. Thank you for making so many people laugh and smile. I know you will make heaven an even brighter place.
Tina (Jewell)Cronkhite
May 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Raisor Family.
Katrina Airhart-Snyder
May 9, 2012
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Your family will be in our prayers.
Matthew Moffatt
May 9, 2012
An Angel is in town!!
Prayers to your family you had one amazing brother charming handsome Man!!
Myra Jeffers
May 9, 2012
So terribly sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and excuse me for not being able to pay my respects as we are out of the country. May he rest in peace and God give you help in your grief.
Courtney Rawlings
May 9, 2012
I will always remember the night I met Michael...his smile and Roberto Cavalli shirt really caught my eye. From that night on, we shared so many laughs and special moments that will always bring a smile to my face. He was an amazing friend to me and loved by so many. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Lindsay Rawlings
May 9, 2012
I will miss you Michael, but I will always remember all the wonderful memories we shared. You had an infectious laugh and charisma that could make anyone your biggest fan. If I ever dare to wear orange tights again I will think of you and how we laughed so hard that night in Chicago in the cab. xoxo
Mike Ruppe
May 9, 2012
He made me smile or laugh out loud when ever I was around him. I will always remember the huge spark of life he carried with him.
Steve & Sandy Gagnon
May 9, 2012
Steve and I are keeping your family in our prayers. May God bless you and give you peace during this time.
Larry Bolton
May 9, 2012
Michael was one of my favorite people and I am truly blessed to have called him my friend. I cannot imagine the pain Michael' loving parents are going through; my prayers are with you. My heartfelt gratitude the wonderful times we had.
Larry Bolton
San Francisco, CA
Frank Egelhoff
May 9, 2012
My thoughts & prayers goes out to the Raisor family .May God be with you in this time of need .I'm sorry for your loss.
Stacy Leach Benvin
May 9, 2012
Michael's smile always lit up the room. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Raisor family. God Bless..
Jamie Martin
May 9, 2012
My thoughts & prayers are with the entire Raisor family. May God bless you all during this difficult time..
Christyna Pavagadhi
May 9, 2012
Michael, you will be missed and just know you impacted many. Your wit, strength, love for life, and amazing smile will never be forgotten. Your time came too soon...Your soul will remain here with family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Family. With love, Christyna Pavagadhi
Andrew and Sarah Werner and family
May 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family! So sorry for your loss!
Michael McLaughlin
May 9, 2012
Michael, you were the classiest man I ever knew, what a great loss for everyone that knew/loved you. May you always rest in peace.
Marsha Angstadt
May 9, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Rasior family & friends.
Marsha K. Deaton Angstadt, West Lafayette, IN.
Lori and Duane Kerkhove
May 9, 2012
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family.
May 9, 2012
My sincere sympathy goes out to the Raisor family. Though I did not know Michael personally, I am sure he was a fastastic young man.
Bob Lintner
Hollister, CA
Mike Miles
May 9, 2012
Mike and Marcia I can't image the greif of loosing a wonderful son You are in my prayers!
Kelly Klinker Jacobs
May 9, 2012
Michael was such a beautiful person inside and out!! I will never forget that amazing SMILE and warm HEART. My thoughts and prayers are with Michael and his family always.
Michael Panich
May 9, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes to the entire Raisor Family. Michael was a great person and will be missed.
May 9, 2012
you were an incredible young man and friend to our family. Our prayers are with your family.
Tim & Dayna Flowers Nelson
West Chester, Ohio
Les Kimbrell
May 9, 2012
Our prayers for the family and friends that will miss Michael.
Brian and Kathy Smith
May 9, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Raisor family. Forever in our prayers! What an amazing young man, he will be missed.
Patty Diamond
May 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Raisor family. Michael ... an amazing man with a great heart, wonderful sense of humor, and that beautiful bright smile. You will be missed by all.
Toni Mahn
May 9, 2012
Many thoughts and prayers to the Raisor Family for their loss.
Robert and Lisa Abrams
May 9, 2012
To the Raisor family: Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time.
Nick Panich
May 9, 2012
To Mike, Marcia, Bret and Kristen. I am so sorry to hear of Michaels passing. Having grown up with him in the greatest neighborhood for a kid to grow up in, he will be greatly missed.
Megan Meyer
May 9, 2012
Jeff and Megan Meyer
Michael and I
Courtney Jacobs
May 9, 2012
Michael you were an amazing friend and I feel so blessed to have known you. You went too soon, but it was the right time. You are in a beautiful place now and your soul lives on with us through all the fabulous memories you have created with the ones you loved most dearly. You will always be remembered and NEVER forgotten. I love you so much~!
Love,
Courtney
Greg and Susan Henson
May 9, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Raisor family.
Kristen Raisor Jones
May 9, 2012
Thank you for being the most amazing loving supportive big brother and uncle. You have enriched our lives for 44 years and will continue to forever! Michael You were my angel on earth and now my angel in heaven! I love you my dear precious Michael! We all love you!
In Christ, Heath, Kristen, Cole and Christian
Bryan Johnson
May 9, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Raisor family. The strenght of family and friends will be with you now and in the comings days.
Diane Heide
May 9, 2012
To the entire Raisor family I'm so sorry for your loss. What a great tribute to Michael the Love and unselfish care you have provided him over the last several months. I hope you can find comfort in knowing others care.
May 9, 2012
MIchael, You will be missed! Your style was ipecccable to say the least and your personality was amazing.
:)
Dan Mckay
Donnita Reilly Armstrong
May 9, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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