Obituary of C. Allan Raymond

RAYMOND, C. Allan "Al" of Au Gres, formerly of Saginaw, passed away August 16 at the James E. Cartwright Care Center. He was born June 12, 1947 to Chet and Ruth (Littlewood) Raymond. He was a 1965 graduate of Arthur Hill High School; he then attended Ferris State University. He was partnered with his father and brother in the Raymond-Levi Insurance Agency for many years. During that time, he served as President of Independent Insurance Agents of Saginaw. He was also a long-term member of the Bay City Country Club where he served on the board. He recently retired from Magline. Al was an avid golfer. As a teenager, he caddied several seasons at the Buick Open. He also participated in the Transamerica Senior Golf Championship. Al enjoyed all sports. Surviving are his children: Chet Raymond of Denver, CO, Ann (Keith) Rybak of Wixom, MI, and Jill (Robert) Shalett of Washington, DC; grandchildren: Tyler, Luke, Austin, Chase, and Olivia Rybak, Stella and Anita Shalett; sisters: Mary Lynn (Dale) Merkle, Janie Raymond, and Carol Dwan; and brother, Randy (Patti) Raymond. His several nieces and nephews have many fond memories of their Uncle Al. Also surviving are his companion, Sandy Thompson, and the mother of his children, Toni Forton Raymond. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Michael Dwan; and his special aunt, Vi Wharton. He will be missed by family and his many friends—all benefactors of his kind spirit. FUNERAL: A Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Robert Richards will officiate. Honoring Al's wishes, cremation has taken place. VISITATION: Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Cartwright Care Center, 3443 Hospital Road, Saginaw or charity of the donor's choice. Please share your thoughts and memories with Al's family through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.