of Mountain Home, AR

October 27, 2021

Raymond Joseph Vermeersch passed away in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 91 on October 27. He was born on August 8, 1930, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is survived by his wife Cay Vermeersch (his high school sweetheart), brother Charles Vermeersch, sister Rita Houser, sons Tom (Liz) Vermeersch, David Vermeersch, and John (Mary) Vermeersch; three stepchildren Dave and Doug Durham and Debra Logan, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Marcella (Boland) Vermeersch, sisters Marie Ahrens, and Elaine Gaines, his grandson Andrew Vermeersch and daughters in law Denise (Diamond) Vermeersch and Kandy (Greer) Vermeersch.

Ray grew up in Cedar Rapids, IA. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War as an airplane mechanic in Okinawa and graduated with a BS in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University. He worked for various companies as an engineer, living in Milwaukee, WI, Burlington, IA and Grand Rapids, MI. Upon retiring he moved to Mountain Home, AR to enjoy the nice weather. Ray enjoyed wood working and made several beautiful pieces of furniture, was very proud of his elaborate ship models he built and enjoyed golfing. Ray was a Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed watching sports.

Ray's wishes are to be cremated and buried in Fairfax, IA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Church or to any Hospice organization.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church at 10:00am on Saturday, October 30th. Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com