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Raymond Schottmiller Obituary

Schottmiller, Raymond J. 95, U.S. Army WWII Veteran, late of Palos Park. Beloved husband of Carolyn nee Ciao for 70 blessed years. Devoted father of Louise (Mike) Armstrong, Raymond (Helen) Schottmiller and Thomas (Helen) Schottmiller. Proud grandfather of Brian (Carla) Armstrong, Jason (Nicole) Schottmiller, Chad Armstrong, Christopher (Kimberly) Schottmiller and Jamie (Cory) Hall. Cherished great-grandfather of Gavin and John Paul Armstrong, Hayden and Cameron Hall and Summer Schottmiller. Loving brother of Adele Weaver. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. 52 year member, 13 year chaplain and four year life member of Palos American Legion Post 1993. Member of Palos Park Memorial VFW Post 4861. Retired from the Chicago Sun Times in 1977 with 36 years of dedicated service. Member of Chicago Mailers Union Local 2. Visitation Wednesday 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral 10:30 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (9600 W/Rte.45) Orland Park to Our Lady of the Woods Church Mass 11: 15 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 708-460-2300 or www.thornridgefuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 20, 2011.

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Mike Wunder

September 13, 2019

At each meeting of American Legion Post 1993, Raymond is remembered as the Roll l for Post Everlasting is called.
Mike Wunder, Past Commander

September 26, 2011

Wishing you peace and comfort at this most difficult time. Frank & Leona Florek

Wendy Richards

September 21, 2011

We're holding you all close to our hearts during this very sad and difficult time. Much love, Wendy and Randy

Kaye and Steve Senn

September 21, 2011

Thinking of you and your family at this time of grief. Sending you love and sympathy, Kaye and Steve Senn

Ed & Beth Hicks

September 21, 2011

We're thinking of you and sending our love and prayers.
Love, Beth and Ed

Jessica Schreiner

September 21, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and tight hugs.
Jessica and David

James & Margaret Hay

September 20, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

pat skrezyna

September 20, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

September 20, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

September 19, 2011

Sincerest Sympathy to Carolyn
from Mike and Magi Wunder.
Our long time Post Chaplain
has now transferred to Post Everlasting.
God speed, Ray

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