Ray Vandersall Obituary

Ray W. Vandersall

Ray W. Vandersall, 86, of Van Buren, died at 5:09 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 8, 1937, in Cygnet, to Frank M. and Isabelle L. (Beckford) Vandersall. He married Sharyn K. Meyer on Jan. 22, 1971, and she preceded him in death Dec. 1, 2008.

Ray is survived by his children, Lori Stewart of Bowling Green, Jay (Holly) Vandersall of Wayne, Melody R. (Joseph) Dodds of Findlay, Lindy R. Vandersall of Van Buren, and Melissa R. (Ehret) Pahl of Carey; grandchildren, Andrew Stewart, Kathryn Stewart, Chelsea (Andrew) Hess, Erin Vandersall, Justin (Sam Gase) Romick, Rikki (Randy) Wells, and Drew (fiance, Tracy Filgor) Smith; four stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and loyal companion, Little Dog.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Nancy Sheline.

Ray retired in 2006 from Bowling Transportation. He attended Liberty School and was a member of North Baltimore Masonic Lodge #561.

Ray's funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore. The Rev. Ben Lowell will officiate. Burial will be at Ten Mile Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorial contributions be made to Wood County Agriculture Society Jr. Fair Horse Department or Wyandot County Humane Society/HOPE Clinic.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.