Obituary of Raymond Christy Vercammen

Raymond C. Vercammen, age 80, of Goodrich, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on September 22, 2021. He was born in Detroit Michigan to the late Frank J. Vercammen and Margaret M. (Beeuwsaert) Vercammen on May 20, 1941. Ray worked for Chrysler Corporation for 35 years prior to his retirement. Ray was known for his generosity, making people laugh, and working in his yard. He also loved spending time with his family and friends, watching Detroit Lions Football, watching ‘westerns’ on TV, golfing, going on vacation, and the occasional trip to the casino. He married his best friend, Gayle L. (Bufton) Vercammen on October 18, 1999. They were happily married for 21 years and she survives him. Ray is also survived by his children, David Vercammen and his partner Marilee Fey; Debbie Vercammen and her partner John Stalheber, Darcy Vercammen and her partner Tom Gawne, Dyanne Schrepfer and her husband Robert, Chrissy Vega and her husband Richard, Lisa Bennett and her partner Mike Schumacher, Robert Preston Jr. and his wife Jennifer, Eric Preston and his wife Tina; brothers, Norm Vercammen and his wife Linda, John Vercammen and his wife Sandy, friend, Beth Vercammen; sisters-in-law, Gwen Vercammen and Joy Vercammen; 21 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his loving pets, Juno and Lakos; Ray was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and James Vercammen; his dog, Snickers; and his grand-dog, Dozer. A Memorial Service will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball Street, Ortonville, MI 48462 To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com