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TOGETHER AGAIN
Raymond J. Fortune, 86, of Wooster passed away Saturday, March  5, 2016  at his home.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1929 to Iva (Swinehart) and Raymond Fortune in Prairie Township, Holmes County. He was a 1947 graduate of Holmesville High School and made his home in Holmesville for many years.
On August 16, 1952 he married Virginia Klingerman of Holmesville. She preceded him in death on Feb. 18, 2012.
He had worked at the International Paper Company in Wooster, and later worked at and then owned, along with Virginia, the Western Auto store in Wooster. Raymond also worked at Wooster Products for 15 years, and retired from there. He and Virginia lived in Wooster for more than 40 years, and one of their favorite activities was visiting with their neighbors as they walked their dogs.
Raymond was very mechanically skilled and enjoyed working on small engines. In retirement he worked at Everything Rubbermaid and also provided taxi service for many Amish friends.
He is survived by brothers-in law Paul (Norma) Klingerman of Apple Creek, Calvin œSkip  (Virginia) Klingerman of Holmesville and Dean (Janet) Klingerman of Fredericksburg. In addition, he was a beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews, Melissa Klingerman, Christine Plank, Kathy Klingerman, Larry Klingerman, Gerald Klingerman and Ken Klingerman, and grand-nieces and nephews Bond Klingerman, Shelby Klingerman, Stacey and Hunter Plank, Taylor Klingerman and Grace and Meredith Klingerman.
At Raymond ™s request there will be no services.
McIntire, Bradham and Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St. Wooster assisted the family. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life and internment at Prairie Twp. Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com

Memorial Contributions
None

Service
At Raymond ™s request there will be no services.   A celebration of life and internment at Prairie Twp. Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Visitation
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