Obituaries
Ray A. Missey
December 13, 2025
Raymond Albert “Ray” Missey, 89, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at his home on Townline 131 West, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May, 15, 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ray lived a full and vibrant life marked by hard work, adventure and faith.
In 1954, Ray married the love of his life, Adele Antoinette Conte, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in devotion and shared purpose. Together they raised five children – Laurie (husband, the late Chuck Parrish), Jeanne (husband, the late Christopher “Kit” Osgood), Raymond (wife, Maureen Missey), Matthew (wife, Cathy Missey) and the late Andrew Missey.
Ray began his career in trucking in 1959 and later added farming in 1968, doing both to make ends meet. His choice of work reflected his entrepreneurial spirit and love of the land. In 1975, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of earning his pilot’s license and buying an airplane – his greatest joy apart from family and faith. Known for his compassion and generosity, Ray never hesitated to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
A long-time member of St Peter’s Lutheran Church in Norwalk and then First Faith in Sandusky, Ray and Adele also served the community as “Walk to Emmaus” retreat leaders, for over a decade.
A memorial service will be held May 9, 2026, at First Faith Community church, 225 E Jefferson Street, Sandusky; potluck to follow. We invite everyone who knew Ray to come and remember him with us!
Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.
Ray A. Missey
December 13, 2025
Raymond Albert “Ray” Missey, 89, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at his home on Townline 131 West, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May, 15, 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ray lived a full and vibrant life marked by hard work, adventure and faith.
In 1954, Ray married the love of his life, Adele Antoinette Conte, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in devotion and shared purpose. Together they raised five children – Laurie (husband, the late Chuck Parrish), Jeanne (husband, the late Christopher “Kit” Osgood), Raymond (wife, Maureen Missey), Matthew (wife, Cathy Missey) and the late Andrew Missey.
Ray began his career in trucking in 1959 and later added farming in 1968, doing both to make ends meet. His choice of work reflected his entrepreneurial spirit and love of the land. In 1975, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of earning his pilot’s license and buying an airplane – his greatest joy apart from family and faith. Known for his compassion and generosity, Ray never hesitated to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
A long-time member of St Peter’s Lutheran Church in Norwalk and then First Faith in Sandusky, Ray and Adele also served the community as “Walk to Emmaus” retreat leaders, for over a decade.
A memorial service will be held May 9, 2026, at First Faith Community church, 225 E Jefferson Street, Sandusky; potluck to follow. We invite everyone who knew Ray to come and remember him with us!
Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.