Raymond J. Fortune, 86, of Wooster, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1929, to Iva (Swinehart) and Raymond Fortune in Prairie Township, Holmes County. He was a 1947 graduate of Holmesville High School and had made his home in Holmesville for many years.
On Aug. 16, 1952, he married Virginia Klingerman of Holmesville. She preceded him in death on Feb. 18, 2012.
He had worked at the International Paper Company in Wooster, and later worked at and then owned, along with Virginia, the Western Auto store in Wooster. Raymond also worked at Wooster Products for 15 years, and retired from there. He and Virginia lived in Wooster for more than 40 years, and one of their favorite activities was visiting with their neighbors as they walked their dogs.
Raymond was very mechanically skilled and enjoyed working on small engines. In retirement he worked at Everything Rubbermaid and also provided taxi service for many Amish friends.
Surviving are brothers-in law, Paul (Norma) Klingerman of Apple Creek, Calvin "Skip" (Virginia) Klingerman of Holmesville and Dean (Janet) Klingerman of Fredericksburg. In addition, he was a beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews, Melissa Klingerman, Christine Plank, Kathy, Larry, Gerald and Ken Klingerman; and great-nieces and nephews, Bond and Shelby Klingerman, Stacey and Hunter Plank, Taylor Klingerman Grace and Meredith Klingerman.
At Raymond's request, there were no services. Cremation took place. A celebration of life and internment will be in Prairie Township Cemetery at a later date.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1929, to Iva (Swinehart) and Raymond Fortune in Prairie Township, Holmes County. He was a 1947 graduate of Holmesville High School and had made his home in Holmesville for many years.
On Aug. 16, 1952, he married Virginia Klingerman of Holmesville. She preceded him in death on Feb. 18, 2012.
He had worked at the International Paper Company in Wooster, and later worked at and then owned, along with Virginia, the Western Auto store in Wooster. Raymond also worked at Wooster Products for 15 years, and retired from there. He and Virginia lived in Wooster for more than 40 years, and one of their favorite activities was visiting with their neighbors as they walked their dogs.
Raymond was very mechanically skilled and enjoyed working on small engines. In retirement he worked at Everything Rubbermaid and also provided taxi service for many Amish friends.
Surviving are brothers-in law, Paul (Norma) Klingerman of Apple Creek, Calvin "Skip" (Virginia) Klingerman of Holmesville and Dean (Janet) Klingerman of Fredericksburg. In addition, he was a beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews, Melissa Klingerman, Christine Plank, Kathy, Larry, Gerald and Ken Klingerman; and great-nieces and nephews, Bond and Shelby Klingerman, Stacey and Hunter Plank, Taylor Klingerman Grace and Meredith Klingerman.
At Raymond's request, there were no services. Cremation took place. A celebration of life and internment will be in Prairie Township Cemetery at a later date.
Raymond J. Fortune, 86, of Wooster, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1929, to Iva (Swinehart) and Raymond Fortune in Prairie Township, Holmes County. He was a 1947 graduate of Holmesville High School and had made his home in Holmesville for many years.
On Aug. 16, 1952, he married Virginia Klingerman of Holmesville. She preceded him in death on Feb. 18, 2012.
He had worked at the International Paper Company in Wooster, and later worked at and then owned, along with Virginia, the Western Auto store in Wooster. Raymond also worked at Wooster Products for 15 years, and retired from there. He and Virginia lived in Wooster for more than 40 years, and one of their favorite activities was visiting with their neighbors as they walked their dogs.
Raymond was very mechanically skilled and enjoyed working on small engines. In retirement he worked at Everything Rubbermaid and also provided taxi service for many Amish friends.
Surviving are brothers-in law, Paul (Norma) Klingerman of Apple Creek, Calvin "Skip" (Virginia) Klingerman of Holmesville and Dean (Janet) Klingerman of Fredericksburg. In addition, he was a beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews, Melissa Klingerman, Christine Plank, Kathy, Larry, Gerald and Ken Klingerman; and great-nieces and nephews, Bond and Shelby Klingerman, Stacey and Hunter Plank, Taylor Klingerman Grace and Meredith Klingerman.
At Raymond's request, there were no services. Cremation took place. A celebration of life and internment will be in Prairie Township Cemetery at a later date.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1929, to Iva (Swinehart) and Raymond Fortune in Prairie Township, Holmes County. He was a 1947 graduate of Holmesville High School and had made his home in Holmesville for many years.
On Aug. 16, 1952, he married Virginia Klingerman of Holmesville. She preceded him in death on Feb. 18, 2012.
He had worked at the International Paper Company in Wooster, and later worked at and then owned, along with Virginia, the Western Auto store in Wooster. Raymond also worked at Wooster Products for 15 years, and retired from there. He and Virginia lived in Wooster for more than 40 years, and one of their favorite activities was visiting with their neighbors as they walked their dogs.
Raymond was very mechanically skilled and enjoyed working on small engines. In retirement he worked at Everything Rubbermaid and also provided taxi service for many Amish friends.
Surviving are brothers-in law, Paul (Norma) Klingerman of Apple Creek, Calvin "Skip" (Virginia) Klingerman of Holmesville and Dean (Janet) Klingerman of Fredericksburg. In addition, he was a beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews, Melissa Klingerman, Christine Plank, Kathy, Larry, Gerald and Ken Klingerman; and great-nieces and nephews, Bond and Shelby Klingerman, Stacey and Hunter Plank, Taylor Klingerman Grace and Meredith Klingerman.
At Raymond's request, there were no services. Cremation took place. A celebration of life and internment will be in Prairie Township Cemetery at a later date.
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