Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dyer, Raymond R. January 10, 2013
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Ionia Sentinel-Standard - Fri. Jan. 11, 2013

Raymond R. Dyer, 84, of Lyons passed away Jan. 10, 2013 at his home with his 
family member at his side. He was born Aug. 12, 1928 in Orange Twp., the son of 
Ralph and Myrtle (Guernsey) Dyer. He married Betty M. Townsend in June of 1947.

Ray attended Gorham School, and would later work for the Ionia Chair Company, 
Stafford Furniture Company, Ionia Pottery, Pesecke Packing Company, Michigan 
Shade Tree Company and Consumers Energy where he worked for 28 years before 
retiring. 

He is survived by his wife Betty Dyer of Lyons; children Robert (Marian) Dyer 
of Fenwick, Judith (Pat) Soeltner of Lyons, Jack (Niki) Dyer of Portland and 
Jeannie (Jeff) Huff of Fenwick. Eight grandchildren, several great 
grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren also survive. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emery and Jessie Guernsey; 
mother, Myrtle Dyer; brother, Ralph Dyer; uncle Clarence and aunt Mildred 
Guernsey, who raised him as her son; also Leo Allen who was raised as a 
brother; and one infant son who died at birth.

Ray loved his work as a tree trimmer. He built 11 houses including his own 
where he lived until his death. His family would like Raymond to be remembered 
for his love to Betty, kids and grandkids. Also for his caring helping ways not 
only to his family, but all his friends whenever they were in need of a helping 
hand. 

Ray had a love of deer hunting and trapping or just being in the woods, giving 
a good home to dogs and cats throughout his life. He had a gifted ability to 
make a dollar turn into five through hard work, and a joy of tinkering in his 
pole barn to fix the unfixable. Ray was an avid fan of western and country 
music. He had a witty sense of humor and jokes to always get a laugh.

A memorial visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 at the Lake 
Funeral Home in Ionia.

Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Ionia County Animal Shelter or 
Ionia Area Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.



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