Raymond "Raydog" John Timmerman, age 71, of St. Rt. 364, New Bremen, passed away peacefully of natural causes Sunday afternoon, September 28, 2025, at the Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

He was born November 9, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Wilfred & Rita (Wagner) Timmerman. His stepmother, Emily "Jean" (Hill) Timmerman also preceded him in death. On November 30, 1974, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Fort Recovery, Ray married Karen (Lennartz) Timmerman who survives.

Also surviving are 6 children: Gary & Barb Timmerman of Yorkshire, Eric & Kari Timmerman of Minster, Daniel & Lorna Timmerman of St. Henry, Lisa & Bryan Roessner of Fort Recovery, Matthew & Cindy Timmerman of Minster and Lori & Craig Kremer of St. Henry; 12 grandchildren: Austin, Cory, Lucas, Nathan and Parker Timmerman; Addalyn, Emmalyn and Brayden Roessner; Alex Timmerman; Eli, Emmitt and Bailey Kremer; 11 siblings: James & Janie Timmerman of Fort Recovery, Barbara Phlipot of Russia, Thomas & Jeanette Timmerman of Fort Loramie, Joseph & Deborah Timmerman of Russia, Stephen & Sandra Timmerman of Burkettsville, Paul & Patty Timmerman of Fort Loramie, Michael & Ann Timmerman of Fort Loramie, Patrick & Diane Timmerman of Minster, Norbert Timmerman of Minster, Maurice Timmerman & Ann Meyer of New Bremen and Theresa Timmerman of Minster; sisters & brothers-in-law: Linda & Tom Boeckman of Coldwater, Tom & Cathy Lennartz of Fort Recovery, Jane & Kevin Gaerke of Sharps Chapel, TN, David & Susan Lennartz of Fort Recovery, Roger & Shelly Lennartz of Fort Recovery, Duane & Amy Lennartz of Fort Recovery and Brenda & Rick Kunk of Fort Recovery along with 67 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one infant brother, Leo Timmerman; 4 brothers & sisters-in-law: Harry Phlipot, Mary Ann Timmerman, Marcia Timmerman and Jack Keiber as well as his father & mother-in-law, Louis & Ruth (Bey) Lennartz.

Mr. Timmerman was a 1972 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. In 2019, he retired from Crown Equipment in New Bremen where he had been employed 43 years. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, the Minster Knights of Columbus and the Crown 25 Year Club. Ray, affectionately known as Raydog, loved his family and was especially fond of his grandchildren. He never met a stranger and could always tell a good story.

He enjoyed bowling, following the Ohio State Buckeyes, NASCAR, and the Cincinnati Reds. He spent many hours in his garage listening to country music while working on and repairing cars. Raydog's favorite hobby was traveling to collect autographed sports and NASCAR memorabilia that he donated as auction items to help those in need.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Monday, October 6, 2025, at Precious Blood Church in Chickasaw with Rev. Mark Hoying and Deacon Paul Timmerman presiding. Interment will follow at German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen.

Family and friends may call Sunday, 2:00 to 7:00 PM and Monday 8:30 to 9:30 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.

Memorials may be made to charities of choice. Private condolences may be expressed at the gehretfuneralhome.com website.