Garnet Rose Ray

Garnet Rose Ray, 75, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:08 am, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 surrounded by family. Rose was born on September 23, 1940 in Bremen, the daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Kuntz) Nick. On April 26, 1993, she married Jackie Dean Ray. He passed away on May 23, 2016. She is survived by six children; Cheryl (Melvin) Hochstetler of Bremen, Kenneth (Vanessa) Smith of Yukon, OK, Deb Steinbauer of Union, MI, Rodney (Michelle) Smith of Bremen, Jim (Debbie) Smith of Bremen, and Tracy (Wade) Kertai of Bremen. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Penny Rose Cody, grandson, Kenneth Hochstetler, sister, Zatha Cox and brother, Edward E. “Hambone” Nick, Jr. Rose was a member of the Bremen VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She loved gardening her flowers, fishing and enjoyed time with her pets. Visitation will be held from 10:00-12:00 pm, Friday, June 10, 2016 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St. Rd. 331, Bremen. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 pm, in the funeral home with burial to follow in Bremen Cemetery.