Raymond Michal Obituary

We bid farewell to Raymond Michal (Sainte Genevieve, Missouri), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 24, 2025 at the age of 81. Raymond touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Joseph Michal, Sr. and Lois Michal (Miller); and his parents-in-law, Clara Blanche (Pake) and Carl West. He is survived by: his children, Holly Merz (David) of St. Louis, Sarah Hodo (Robert) of Villa Ridge, MO and Dean Michal (Mary) of Gurnee, IL; his sisters, Carol Crapser (Gene), Mary Gingras (Belated Terry) and Peg Paulsen (Buck); and his grandchildren, Brendan Merz (Logan), Tanner Merz (Sara), Logan Merz (Padraig O'Brien), Riley Michal (Collin Shaffer), Grace McClure (Jackson), Collin and Nathan Hodo. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to The Backstoppers, Inc., http://www.backstoppers.org .