Raymond P. Dellinger    

     Raymond P. Dellinger, 85 of Lorain died Thursday, February 15, 2007, at Community Health Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

     Mr. Dellinger was born in Jerome, VA on October 21, 1921. He lived in Lorain for the majority of his life. He was a US Marine Corps veteran serving in during WWII in the Central Pacific Area. He obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant.

     He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher for 40 years.

     He was a retired general foremen with US Steel. He was also a member of the US Steel Management Golf League.

     He is survived by  his wife Madalyn (nee Shawver) Dellinger, daughters Cheryl Szpak of Cleveland, Pam Taylor of Lorain, son Ken Dellinger of Lorain, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren, sisters Miriam Riegelsberger of Avon, Betty Caudill of Lorain, and Elvia Dellinger of Lorain.

     He was preceded in death by his parents John  Paul and Victoria A. (nee Dellinger) Dellinger and 1 sister and 3 brothers

     Friends may call on  Monday, February 19, 2007, from noon until service time at 1:00 PM in Grave Baptist Church, 719 Root Road, Lorain.  The Rev. Jay Roller, pastor of Grace Baptist Church will officiate. 

     Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery  with full military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30 and the VFW Post 451.

     The family suggests that memorial contributions maybe made to Grace Baptist Church 719 Root Road Lorain, Ohio    44052 or American Heart Association, Northern Lake Region 1689 E. 115th Street Cleveland, OH 44106.

     Schwartz, Spence Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals is handling the services.

Condolences

From:     Cathy Shawver Gronewold, Janelle Shawver Akers
Relation: We are cousins of Madalyn Shawver Dellinger

Dear Madalyn and Family,

I read the Morning Journal daily on the internet and I saw the news about Raymond. We are so sorry for your loss. We know that it will give you comfort in knowing that he is with his Lord in Heaven and is free from any pain or suffering.

We will pray for you on Monday at the funeral and the burial, this seems to be the hardest time.
We haven't seen you for a long time, but just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cathy and Janelle

Cathy is still in the Chicago area and Janelle is in Dallas.

 

From:     Michael Underwood
Relation: Friend

 Dear Mrs Dillinger and Family,
     
    I am thinking of you all with heartfelt sorrow. I am so sorry to hear of the news of Mr. Dellinger. I will always remember the kindness from both of you growing up. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.

Mike Underwood

From:     Nick Luman
Relation: Family Friend

   Ray was a kind and giving man to all that knew him. I especially remember his work with the church youth programs. Our times at CSB (Christian Service Brigade) as a child at Grace where he taught. Ray was a great friend to my parents and will be missed. My memories will always be pleasant ones. With death comes eternal life and we will meet again. My condolences to the Dellinger family.
          

From:     The Kennedy Family
Relation: Friend

We went to church with Mr. Dellinger, we always enjoyed his presence, he was always kind and very warm and friendly, we are so sad that he is gone and we too will miss him, we grieve with you. When we walked into church yesterday it wasn't the same, there was a sadness felt by everyone, just know he made a difference. You all are in our prayers.

 

From:     Debra Schon (Luman)
Relation: Friend

I am so sorry to hear that Ray is gone.  I know he will be missed on earth but in Heaven he will be an assett.  He was a great Sunday School teacher and so full of knowledge.  God Bless you Madelyn.