Raymond Timmerman

Raymond "Raydog" John Timmerman, age 71, of Ohio 364, New Bremen, Ohio, passed away peacefully of natural causes Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2025, at the Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio. 

He was born Nov. 9, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Wilfred and Rita (Wagner) Timmerman. 

His stepmother Emily "Jean" (Hill) Timmerman preceded him in death. 

On Nov. 30, 1974, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Fort Recovery, Ray married Karen (Lennartz) Timmerman who survives. Also surviving are six children, Gary and Barb Timmerman of Yorkshire, Ohio, Eric and Kari Timmerman of Minster, Ohio, Daniel and Lorna Timmerman of St. Henry, Ohio, Lisa and Bryan Roessner of Fort Recovery, Matthew and Cindy Timmerman of Minster and Lori and Craig Kremer of St. Henry; 12 grandchildren, Austin, Cory, Lucas, Nathan and Parker Timmerman, Addalyn, Emmalyn and Brayden Roessner, and Alex Timmerman; Eli, Emmitt and Bailey Kremer; 11 siblings, James and Janie Timmerman of Fort Recovery, Barbara Phlipot of Russia, Ohio, Thomas and Jeanette Timmerman of Fort Loramie, Ohio, Joseph and Deborah Timmerman of Russia, Stephen and Sandra Timmerman of Burkettsville, Ohio, Paul and Patty Timmerman of Fort Loramie, Michael and Ann Timmerman of Fort Loramie, Patrick and Diane Timmerman of Minster, Norbert Timmerman of Minster, Maurice Timmerman and Ann Meyer of New Bremen and Theresa Timmerman of Minster; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Tom Boeckman of Coldwater, Ohio, Tom and Cathy Lennartz of Fort Recovery, Jane and Kevin Gaerke of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, David and Susan Lennartz of Fort Recovery, Roger and Shelly Lennartz of Fort Recovery, Duane and Amy Lennartz of Fort Recovery and Brenda and Rick Kunk of Fort Recovery; along with 67 nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by one infant brother, Leo Timmerman; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry Phlipot, Mary Ann Timmerman, Marcia Timmerman and Jack Keiber; as well as his father and mother-in-law, Louis and Ruth (Bey) Lennartz.

Mr. Timmerman was a 1972 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. In 2019, he retired from Crown Equipment in New Bremen where he had been employed 43 years. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, the Minster Knights of Columbus and the Crown 25 Year Club. 

Ray, affectionately known as Raydog, loved his family and was especially fond of his grandchildren. He never met a stranger and could always tell a good story. He enjoyed bowling, following the Ohio State Buckeyes, NASCAR and the Cincinnati Reds. He spent many hours in his garage listening to country music while working on and repairing cars. Raydog's favorite hobby was traveling to collect autographed sports and NASCAR memorabilia that he donated as auction items to help those in need.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at Precious Blood Church in Chickasaw with the Rev. Mark Hoying and Deacon Paul Timmerman presiding. Interment will follow at German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Family and friends may call Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Monday 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie. 

Memorials may be made to charities of choice. 

Private condolences may be expressed at the gehretfuneralhome.com website.