Ray E. Grosswiler, 80, Enjoyed Fishing, Reading, and Bowling

He was born June 30, 1941 in Norwalk and had resided in Lorain for over 45 years. He had also lived in the Phoenix, Arizona area where he graduated from Phoenix Union High School.

Ray worked as an electrician at the Lorain and Avon Lake Ford Assembly Plants retiring in 2003. Later, he drove a school bus for Murray Ridge School.

He enjoyed fishing, reading and bowling.

He is survived by his wife of 8 years JoAnn Grosswiler (nee Mueller), children: Brenda Summerlin, Karl Grosswiler (Diane), Brian Bandagski (Barb) and Dustie Cooper (Jason); stepchildren: Theresa Piatt (Michael), Robert Townsley (Stephanie), Michael Townsley (Michelle), Rhonda Higgenbotham and Carrie Ragnoni (Vince); 12 grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren; many great grandchildren and sister Donna Burkett (Bruce). He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Grosswiler (nee Bandagski), parents Karl & Lorana Grosswiler (nee Stone) and sister Karline Zuk.

The family will receive friends Thursday May 5, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Additional visitation will be held Friday May 6, 2022 from 10:00 am until the time of funeral services at 11:00 am in the funeral chapel. The Rev. Lorri Bandagski, pastor of Bethel Chapel, will preside. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain.

Online condolences can be made to www.gluvna.net.