Saint Clair County MI Archives Obituaries.....Straffon, Raymond Ernest Sr. March 25, 2005
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Times Herald Port Huron March 27, 2005
Raymond Ernest Straffon Sr.
February 7, 1911 - March 25, 2005
Raymond E. Straffon, Sr., PORT HURON - Raymond Ernest Straffon, Sr., 94, passed 
away on Friday, March 25, after a short illness.  He was born February 7, 1911, 
in Reese, Michigan, to parents Grace and Ernest Straffon.  
Mr. Straffon was an auto parts salesman for most of his life.  He took great 
pride in his work, but the real joy of his life was music.  His father, E.E. 
Straffon, was director of the Port Huron High School Big Reds in the 1940s and 
50s.  Raymond was interested in all kinds of music, from playing the tuba in a 
variety of bands (high school, city, college) to playing the bass fiddle in Bob 
Seibert's Orchestra.  Mr. Straffon enjoyed playing in a variety of country 
clubs, retirement centers, and local landmarks such as the St. Clair Inn.  
Raymond married Mildred Eleanor Harmon on January 19, 1936, and they enjoyed a 
wonderful life together until her death in April 1986.

He married Winifred Hewitt in May 1987, and they too shared many happy times 
together.  She passed away in December of 1995.  Raymond Straffon loved his 
family and friends.  He never complained, but instead saved his energy for the 
important things in life. H e was an absolute joy to all who knew and loved him.  
His recollection of long- forgotten events was outstanding, and his loved ones 
enjoyed listening to the early recollections of his life. 

Surviving are his children, Raymond E. Straffon, Jr. (Sally), Port Huron, Judy 
(Jim) Becks, Munising, Mich.; grandchildren, Shari Straffon (James Dewey), Port 
Huron, Suzi Straffon (Mark Nitzel), New Baltimore, Kathy (Wade) Mallard, 
Munising, Patty (Steve) Mather, Belleville, IL, James (Jodie) Becks, Grand.Forks 
A.F.B., N.D., Edward Becks, Munising; great- grandchildren Nicholas and 
Elizabeth Dewey, Michaela and Caleb Mallard, Megan, Craig, and Michael Mather, 
and Matthew and Brianna Becks.  Mr. Straffon was preceded in death by his 
parents, Grace and Ernest; brother Maurice; and sister Thelma.  His family would 
like to extend their gratitude and thanks to Beacon Home Care and Kristi Lite, 
Dr. George Carley and staff, Rich Engle, and Karl Petho for their compassionate 
care and concern for Mr. Straffon's health and well-being.  Services are 11 a.m. 
Tuesday, March 29, in the Smith Family Funeral Home-North, Port Huron, with The 
Reverend Franklin Bennett officiating.  Internment will be in Sunset Memorial 
Gardens, Fort Gratiot Township.  Serving as pallbearers are Don Cole, Gerry 
Kramer, Steve Marcero, Mike DeLong, and Larry Osborn, all Port Huron; Rich Engle 
of Fort Gratiot; and Jim Madaus, Auburn Hills, Mich.  Visitation will take place 
from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2005.  Memorials may be 
made to the St. Clair County Child Abuse/Neglect Council, or the charity of 
choice.  Published Times Herald Port Huron March 27, 2005


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