Raymond Allen Seitz

August 26, 1981 - February 1, 2021

Raymond Allen Seitz, 39, of Wapakoneta, died Monday morning, February 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born August 26, 1981, in Lima, the son of Charles & Cheryl (Kaehler) Seitz. His father survives in Wapakoneta and his mother is deceased. Other survives include, fiancée, Jennifer Peters, Wapakoneta, children, Kellen Seitz, Lima, Katelynn Stiles, Wapakoneta, Hannah Stiles, Wapakoneta; siblings, Joseph Seitz, Botkins, Angie Handshoe, Lima, Elizabeth Szczepanski, Russels Point, Ohio; grandmother, Colleen Kaehler, Lima, nieces & nephews, Tyler Schroer, Izabella Szczepanski, Oliva Szczepanski, Adaleigh Peters, Ethan Peters. Ray worked as a machinist at Gardner Denver, Sidney. He was a 2000 graduate of Wapakoneta High School, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was also a social member of the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #691. Ray was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, The Ohio State University Buckeyes, and the Cincinnati Reds. He was a softball coach and volunteered on the chain gang for midget football. He truly loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2021, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Sean Wilson officiating. The family will receive family and friends 2-6 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. The family requests that everyone in attendance wear their favorite sports team gear. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wapakoneta Chiefs Football Team. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematroy.com. In keeping with current health guidelines, masks and distancing are required.