Raymond Carl St. John
October 29, 1937 ~ December 31, 2019
Raymond Carl St. John, age 82, of Geneva, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at UH of Cleveland. He was born October 29, 1937 in Geneva, OH, the son of Arthur St. John and Viola (Koeckert) St. John. He married Mari Endo on April 8, 1958 in Saporro, Japan.
Raymond was a graduate of Geneva High School and served in the US Air Force. He worked at True Temper for 15 years, Geneva Police Dept. for 15 years, and Ohio State Patrol for 8 years. He served as President and Team Manager of Geneva Little League Baseball and participated in various bowling leagues. Raymond also enjoyed woodworking, puzzles, and computer games.
He is survived by his wife, Mari; sons, Roy (Jeanie) St. John, Carl (Catherine) St. John, Ronald (Cindy) St. John; daughter, Ann (Jeff) Hostetler; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, David St. John and Arthur St. John; and sister, Marjorie Nappi. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: George, Robert, Allen, Willis, James, and Donald; and sister, Dorothy; half brother, Leon and half sister, Helen.
A private family burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Behm Family Funeral Home. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
I am so sorry to read of Raymond's passing. To Mari and their children, grandchildren and all, my very deepest condolences. Mari, I wish I lived there now just so I could sit down with you and you could tell me all that is on your heart. Blessings to you all. Pastor Wade
I left town 23-years ago but I never forgot Ray. I swear just a week ago I was thinking of asking Judy Holt about him. What a nice nice man, who helped me out many times as a news guy. Just a sweet and decent human being!
Thoughts and prayers! Many memories from Geneva baseball. Gary and Barbara Watson
In memory of Raymond Carl St. John, Chris and Laura Tranbarger lit a candle
Ray I will never forget working the midnight shift with you at post 4. You always took care of the troops who were working the road. You will be missed. Sgt. J Fisher retired
Dear Mari and Roy, Carl, Ron & Ann, we are so sad to hear that your beloved Ray has passed. We have many memories from long ago from when we were neighbors. Children, give your precious mother a warm hug from us. Until we meet again, Yvonne & Ken Brown