Raymond Shroyer Obituary

Shroyer, Raymond F. 74, of Sandwich, IL, passed away Saturday, March 08, 2008, at Pleasant View Luther Home in Ottawa, IL. He was born June 25, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the son of Edward and Leora (Dagen) Shroyer. Following high school graduation he enlisted in the Army National Guard and then transferred into Army Reserves and retired after 42 years of service. He was united in marriage to Diane F. Fox on November 2, 1972, in Downers Grove, IL. He has been in the amusement business for over 40 years owning Metro Amusements in Streator. He was a member of ICMOA and AMOA, serving on the both boards and also a member of SERTOMA. He is survived by his wife, Diane of Sandwich; nine children, Raeann (Jim) Fuller of Lake Villa, IL, Joseph (Lynn) Shroyer of Lisle, IL, Ken Shroyer of Streator, IL, Sharon Shroyer of Cicero, IL, Liane (Michael) Maag of Brigantine, NJ, Donna Lewanski of Somonauk, IL, Janet Bradley of Downers Grove, IL, Mark Netrefa of Somonauk, IL and Laura White of San Diego, CA; fourteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren and his sister-in-law, Arlene Shroyer. He was preceded in death by parents and his brother, Edward Shroyer. Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m., on Friday, March 14, 2008, at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich with Rev. Clarence E. Troyer officiating. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park, IL. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2008, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fox Valley Older Adults, Mayo Clinic or Pleasant View Luther Home in Ottawa. For more information or to sign the online guest book go www.TurnerBurkhartFH.com Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home, 606 E. Arnold Road Sandwich, IL, 60548. 815-786-2165