Age: 94
Paw Paw, MI
passed away February 17, 2012 at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw. Ray was born March 6, 1917 in Manilla, Iowa, the son of the late Christian and Effie (Hemminger) Koelle. Ray was baptized in 1940 and has dedicated his life to the ministry of Jehovah's Witness, serving as elder in Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Michigan. Along with his wife, Ray has been a member of the Paw Paw Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness for 22 years. On July 8, 1950, Ray was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sarahbelle (Palmer), who survives. Also surviving are children, Chris (Jeannette) Kelley, Karla (Mark) Pogge, Sandra Aernie, Marsha Aernie, Donna Kelley, Ramona Kramme and Mark Kelley; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday (2/20) at the Paw Paw Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness at 3:00p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paw Paw Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.