Raymond L. "Ray" Ronsheimer

Passed away suddenly, July 17, 2014 in Petaluma, beloved husband for 60 years of Shirley C. Ronsheimer. Loving father of Larry Ronsheimer (Margaret) and Raedeen Ronsheimer all of Petaluma. Cherished grandfather of Nicole Nunes (Nick), Brandon Gallagher and Shelby Ronsheimer. Devoted great grandfather of Nickolas and Nash Nunes. Adored brother of Irene DeMartin (Bill) of Petaluma and brother-in-law of Patricia Cerini of Novato. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of Petaluma, CA. Age 81 years. Ray was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church, Nicasio Parlor #183 NSGW, Petaluma Holy Ghost Society and the Wilson Gun Club. He was retired from Hunt & Behrens Feed Mill where he drove for nearly 40 years, and he particularly enjoyed working on his ranch raising beef cattle. Hunting and collecting models of trucks and tractors were a couple of his hobbies. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 24, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Family and friends are also invited to attend the Funeral Mass, Friday, July 25, 2014 at 9:30 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 35 Liberty St., Petaluma. Private entombment, Valley Memorial Park, Novato, CA. The family prefer that memorials be made to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Wilmar Fire Department or to your favorite charity.