Raymond L. Havens, Sr.

Raymond L. Havens, Sr., 53 of Fremont, OH passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born on March 4, 1963 in Port Clinton, OH, the son of Samuel and Lois (Florianna) Havens.

Ray was a Bottom Painter and Trailer Mechanic at Happy Days Boating for eleven years. He also ran Ray’s Ready Cab. Ray was a member of New Apostolic Church in Fremont where he volunteered with grounds keeping and was a Greeter. He enjoyed being and doing outside work and loved spending time with his family.

Ray is survived by his children, Brian Strausbaugh, Fremont, OH, James (Megan) Havens, Clyde, OH, Raymond (Amandia) Havens, Jr., Holland, OH; step children, Richard (Heather) Smith, Holland, OH and Rebecca Smith, Fremont, OH; siblings, Joseph “Joe” Havens, Linda (Michael Trautman) Smith, Sam (Dawn) Havens, Jr., Patricia (Bruce) Wilson, Chris (Pam) Havens, Jimmy (Laurie) Havens, all of Fremont, OH, Sheila (Tim) Music of West Virginia, Donny (Kathy) Havens of Florida, Frank (Vicki) Havens of South Carolina; girlfriend, Lori Nahm, Fremont, OH; nine grandchildren and his dog, Patches.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Richard Havens, Herman Smith and Martha (Robert) Adams; step son, Robert Smith.

Visitation: Sunday, March 13, 2016 from Noon until 6:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.

Service: Sunday, March 13, 2016 starting at 6:00 pm at the funeral home with Priest Ray Cline officiating.

Memorials: American Cancer Society or New Apostolic Church.

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