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Raymond 'Ray' Engel

1939 - 2021

Raymond 'Ray' Engel obituary, 1939-2021

BORN

1939

DIED

2021

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Lodi Funeral Home, Inc.

725 South Fairmont

Lodi, California

Raymond Engel Obituary

Retired Fire Chief, Raymond "Ray" Engel passed on April 19, 2021 in Clements, CA at 81 years of age. Ray passed at his home in Clements with wife of 58 years, Frankie, at his side. Born in Lodi, CA on June 14, 1939 to Fredrick Alvin Engel and Marie Elisabeth Geringer. Married to Frances "Frankie" Granlees on February 3, 1963. Proud father to Robert David Engel and Rayanne Marie Engel-Currin and "Papa" to his grandchildren twins Riley and Rayna Currin.
He was a lifelong farmer/rancher and Chief of Clements Fire Protection District for 27 years. He was very active in his community including involvement in the Clements Buckaroos, Chairman of the Clements Stampede for many years. Other involvements included the Chamber of Commerce, and the Mokelumne Mounties Drill Team.
Viewing will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021 and Thursday April 29, 2021 from 3:00PM - 5:00PM at Lodi Funeral Home, 725 S Fairmont Ave, Lodi, CA 95240. A service will be held at the fire station in Clements he loved so much and worked to build up on Friday April 30, 2021 at 10:00AM, 18901 CA-88, Clements, CA 95227.

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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Apr. 24 to Apr. 30, 2021.

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Susan & Storm

June 25, 2021

Frankie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Ray. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. We thank you so much for all the help and support you gave to us. Love, Susan and Storm

Jerry Busby

May 22, 2021

I just herd this , so sorry for your loss, Ray was a good friend and Fire Chief ! He will be missed

Bernie Mettler

May 1, 2021

Frankie I am so sorry to hear about Ray passing away. May God help you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am sorry that I was not able to attend his service.

Eric Schneider & Family

April 30, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Ray had such huge impact on my life and was a dear friend.

Jerry Tyson

April 24, 2021

Frankie, Rayanne, and The Engel Family
I’m sorry to learn of the loss of your husband and father, Ray. Let the hand of our Savior guide you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry Tyson

Josie Denton

April 23, 2021

Frankie & Family~
Our hearts are with you and your family during this difficult time. It was our HONOR knowing Ray and getting to help him for all these years.
He was the SMILE in our day and he will be truly missed.
Love,
Josie & Melissa

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