Raymond Carl Germeroth

1942 - 2023

GERMEROTH, Raymond Carl, GERMEROTH, Raymond Carl, 81, of Mechanicsville, Virginia peacefully made his way home to Heaven on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Ray was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He enlisted in the Army in February 1962 and bravely served his country in Vietnam. He married the love of his life, the late Ruth Germeroth and later moved to Virginia with his family where after retirement, he continued his love of gardening, listening to blue grass & gospel music and making his rounds each morning to visit many of his favorite friends. He was a very proud father and even prouder "Poppy"! Ray was welcomed home by his parents, Raymond J. and June Germeroth; sisters, Sharon Hood and Janice Janeski; and granddaughter, Sydney Hollins. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Kish and husband, Stephen of Williamsburg; son, Mark Germeroth; daughter, Christie Williams and husband, Todd, all of Mechanicsville; daughter, Julie Hollins and husband, Evan of New Kent; 10 grandchildren, Michael, Anna, Joshua and Rebekah Kish; Madeleine and Maxwell Germeroth; Ty and Aneli Williams; Declan and Leighton Hollins; family friend, Liam McConnell and many other friends and family. He was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

The family would like to thank his devoted caretaker, Carolyn Green as well as the dedicated staff at Autumn Care of Mechanicsville and Promedica Hospice for their care and compassion.

Visitation will be from 11 to 11:30 a.m. with Memorial service at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Fairmount Christian Church located at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Fairmount Christian Church, P.O. Box 788, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.