E. Ray Petrea

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September 6, 1933 ~ November 20, 2016

E. Ray Petrea, of Euclid, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 20, 2016. He was born in Kannapolis, NC on Sept. 6, 1933 to George W. and Bernice (nee Ward) Petrea. Ray was 83 and liked to say he'd never been that age before. He was a counseling psychologist, serving disabled veterans for 37 years, at the Cleveland Veterans Administration. During the Korean War Ray proudly served in the Army's security force in Germany. Euclid City Council recognized Ray for organizing the Euclid Community Diabetes Support Group. He enjoyed searching for golf balls with his nieces and nephews. His bucket list included visiting all 88 county Ohio centennial barns. Ray is survived by his wife of 29 years, Marcine Elizabeth Behm Petrea; sons, Chester and Jonathan; sister, Lois Webb. He is preceded in death by his parents; twin sister Fay; sister Margaret; and twin siblings George and Jeanette. Visitation will be 10-11am Wednesday Nov 23, 2016 at Central Congregational Church, 71 Park St. Madison, Ohio, 44057. Funeral service will follow at 11am, officiated by his niece Rev. Karen GeigerBehm. Final resting place will be in Perry Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Ray's name to Euclid YMCA 631 Babbitt Road, Euclid, Ohio 44123. The Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is in charge of arrangements. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com

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  1. Marcine I'm so sorry for the loss of Ray he was always so funny and a joy to be around . Thinking and praying for your comfort in thsee times.

  2. Ray was a wonderful man…I always felt love and kindness around him. We were so blessed to have him be “family”. Blessings to all,

  3. Dear Marcine, I'm so sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure to meet Ray years ago and I thought he was a priest, which made him laugh! It's too bad you didn't find him sooner, when you and Linda and Wendy and I had our bridge games and tried to play volleyball. He would have fit right in. Rest in Peace, Ray, and thinking of you, Marcine.

  4. I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.These times prove to be the hardest for us, when we lose a loved one in death. God's word the Bible gives us encouraging information regarding death.1Corinthians 15:26, Acts 24:15, Revelation 21:4. May these Bible truths bring you comfort at this time.


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