Meridy Longhauser's Dad Raymond Died at 89 (Posted 6/26/10)
Friday, January 16, 2009
Raymond A. Longhauser, 89, of Munster, took his final curtain call on a beautiful summer day on June 25, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Rita; his five devoted children: Meridy (Dave) Jackson, Becky (Larry) Winer, Cheryl (Tony) Jurincie, Lorraine (Don) Champion, and Robert Longhauser; and his four grandchildren: Krystyn, Sarah, Matthew, and George. Preceded in death by his sister, Grace Kiener.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at the Anthony & Dziadowicz Funeral Home, 9445 Calumet Ave. (at 45th St.), Munster, IN for a 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas More Church with Rev. Richard C. Holy officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may visit with the family Sunday from 2:00- 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Ray was retired from Indiana Bell Telephone Company and was a 50 year member of the IBEW and a Telecom Pioneers Indiana Shores Life Member. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, honorably discharged from the Signal Corps.
Ray was always ready with a song, a joke, or a story. He truly enjoyed any opportunity to perform. Ray was a long time player with the Genesius Group and performed with the Highland Players and other local performing groups. Prior to his illness, Ray was the Artistic Director for the Senior Sounds of Music (a group of talented seniors who provide entertainment for groups and clubs in the area). Most especially, Ray was a devoted husband and an outstanding father and grandfather. Ray truly touched the lives of all who knew him. He will be sadly missed. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Hospice of the Calumet Area.
Condolences may be sent to Meridy at meridyj@aol.com or on the Legacy guest page:
