Raymond J. Mize, 81, Deputy Auditor

Mr. Mize was born in Lorain, OH on August 12, 1924, and was a life long resident. He was a graduate of Lorain High School Class of 1942 B and Bowling Green State University with a BS in Business in 1954. He was a member of St. Mary Church Lorain.

He served in the US Army during WW II and received the American Theater Ribbon and the EAME Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars.

He was a charter member of the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Committee. He was Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985. He was a member of the I.A.V. Post # 1, Amvets in Amherst, member of the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Inducted in 1985, member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and played minor league baseball with the St. Louis Cardinal's Franchise.

He was a member of the Rebman's Senior Golf League and enjoyed all sports.

He retired as a deputy auditor at Lorain County Auditor's Office Elyria, Ohio. He had also been employed by National Tube, All American and Kohlmyers Sporting Goods Stores.

He is survived by his wife Donna L. (nee Fisher) Mize to whom he was married on Sep 6, 1958, Son(s): Thomas J. Mize of Lorain, Ohio, Christopher J. Mize of Lorain, Ohio, 4 grandchildren: Sarah, Mary, Patrick, Daniel and brother: Stanley Mize of Lorain, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Anna, sisters; Harriet Homola and Betty Matijasic.

Friends may call on Thursday, September 8, 2005, from 10:00 AM until the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM in St. Mary Church, Eighth & Reid Avenues, Lorain, OH, with Rev. Daniel O. Divis, pastor officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Church, 307 7th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Arrangements are being handled by the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com