Eugene A. Rayman, 85, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 6:50 a.m. at the Meadows of Delphos, Delphos, Ohio. He was born on July 13, 1934, in Ottoville, Ohio, to the late John and Lucy (Schimmoeller) Rayman. On Nov. 8, 1958, he married Alice J. Wrasman, who survives him.
Gene worked as an assembler at Superior Coach/ Sheller Globe in Lima. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era. He was a member of St. Gerard’s Catholic Church in Lima, as well as the Eagles Aerie No. 370 and the Delphos Country Club.
In addition to his wife, Alice, he is survived by his daughters, Jeannie (Denny) Breneman of Bryan, Ohio, and Marie (John) O’Neill of Dacula, Georgia; grandchildren, Kathleen (Chris) LaFevers of Atlanta, Georgia, Sam Rayman (Anna) Breneman of Bryan, Ohio, Rayman O’Neill of Dacula, Georgia, and Allie Breneman of Bryan, Ohio; and brother, Robert (Alice) Rayman of Romeoville, Illinois.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glenn Rayman, Paul (Mildred) Rayman and Stan (Doris) Rayman; and sisters, Maxine (Melvin) Crow and Mary (Joe) Rott.
His family will receive friends from 2-7 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio, with a Rosary starting at 6:30 p.m.
A mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church, Lima, Ohio. Father Mike Sergei will officiate. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Delphos.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gerard’s Catholic Church or School, 240 W. Robb Ave., Lima, OH 45801. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
