Van Horn, Raymond E.
1927 - 2021
Raymond E. Van Horn, loving father, grandfather, brother, neighbor and friend peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the age of 93. Ray was born on November 5, 1927 in Ringgold, Ohio to the late Addison and Ada (Latta) Van Horn. The three most important values of Ray’s life were God, Country, and Family. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a devoted member of Linden Lutheran Church (now The Church on Oakland Park), where he served on church council for many years and was instrumental in ensuring a legacy of faith for not only his immediate family but also his church family. Ray lived his life for Christ and shared the love of God with everyone he met. He worked in the autobody industry for over 50 years. He was an avid reader, enjoyed watching and feeding the birds, and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary (Pfarr) Van Horn, grandson Robert L. Hill, son-in-law Mike Coffey, sister and brother-in-law Jean (Bob) Coey, brothersin-law Jim Boso and George Eing and sister-in-law Sue Van Horn. Left to cherish his memory are his loving daughters, Rhonda Van Horn, Marilyn Coffey (Frank Gill), and Norma (Doug) Allton; grandchildren, Josh Bow (Bridney Wood-bow) and Brittany (Nick) Hensley; great-granddaughters, Hailey Hensley and Adalie Grace Bow; siblings, Helen
Swank, Mary Boso, Delores Eing, Sally (Ned) Gohring, Rev. Arnold “Junior” Van Horn and Reynold Van Horn (Pat); many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to his beloved neighbors for their faithful watch over Ray. Family will receive friends 4-8pm Thursday at Schoedinger East, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where the funeral service will be held at 10am Friday, September 17, 2021. Interment to follow at Lithopolis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to The Church on Oakland Park (Linden Lutheran Church), 1230 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus, OH 43224. Please visit www. schoedinger.com to extend condolences or to share a favorite memory of Ray.