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Our Gary “Boomer” Raitz, 61, of Sylvania, Ohio went to Heaven on May 18, 2016. He passed away in Flower Hospital. Gary was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 23, 1955 to Walter and Nancy (Oehlers) Raitz.
Gary was a graduate of Springfield High School. He was a gifted athlete and was all NLL 3 straight years in basketball. He earned the nickname “Boomer” for his majestic home runs, while playing softball. Gary was a coach for many teams, including St. Michael's in North Toledo. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad and brother and loved The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a truck driver, from the age of fourteen, a trade taught to him by his dad.
Gary is survived by Elizabeth, who walked side by side with him for forty four years; his sister, Joann Raitz and brother, Larry (Robin) Raitz. He was the father figure for Jennifer and Tony Raitz, his niece and nephew. Gary is also survived by his niece, Stephanie (Blake) Edington and his great-nieces, Alyse Raitz and Olivia Edington. His parents and great-nephew, Bryce Raitz preceded him in death as well as his grandmother, Josephine Pencka; his beloved Aunt Annie (Magnatta) Shamas and nephew Eddie Raitz.
Gary accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior when he was fourteen years old. He thanks his parents and the Yoder families for teaching him about Jesus. You can rejoice because you know what the end of the story is.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania, OH from 11 a.m. until the Funeral Service begins at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Toledo
Memorial Park.
Those wishing to make a contribution in Gary's memory may wish to consider the American Cancer Society or The Church on Strayer Road.
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As published in The Blade
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Michael Brumley
May 28, 2016
Knew Gary well during our middle school time as classmates at Riverside 6th, 7th,and 8th grades. We were best of friends during this time and hung out many, many hours at his house. Gary's mom and grandmother were great. Never met his dad always away on a run. Last seen of him was in 69 a LONG time ago. So sad and sorry he has passed. R.I.P. Gary. Michael B. Brumley
Joe Campbell
May 28, 2016
Elizabeth,
I'd like to offer our sympathy to you and the entire family. I'll always remember Gary as a kind loving person who enjoyed sharing his time, talents, and treasures with others, a true big brother. He shared many good times with me and my brother Tom which included ball games, hockey games, fishing trips, and hunting trips just to mention a few. In addition, he was our St. Michael the Arch Angel star bingo caller for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this tough time. However, we must remember our Lord's promises. I love you with an unconditional love that is greater than you can imagine and I will always be with you, but I have to leave to prepare a place for you so that you can be with me.
May 28, 2016
We were classmates and hung out at his house for years, his mom and his Grandmother treated me (his dad a truck driver was always on the road never seen him) like a king. Have not see him after 73, but we were grown and on different paths though thought of him much over the years. Michael Butchard Brumley
Bob Tucker
May 27, 2016
My sympathy to Larry, Joann and family. My old team mate the Boomer.I knew Gary from the time we were little kids had fun playing ball, going to the track and CSN concerts.R.I.P Big brother, till we run again!
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