Chaplain Raymond Menchhofer

MENCHHOFER, Chaplain Raymond Edgar. Beloved husband of Diane (nee Gebhard) Menchhofer. Devoted father of Mark, John and Paul (dec'd). Loving grandfather of Kristen Menchhofer. Dear brother of Mary Ann (Dick) Sprang. Preceded in death by his parents Paul and Vera (nee Hall) Menchhofer. Ray served congregations at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Bucyrus, OH from 1967-1971 and St. John's Lutheran Church in Petersburg, OH from 1971-1973. He served his chaplain residency at the University of VA Medical Center from 1973-1974. Ray became Chaplain at Longview State Hospital, presently known as Summit Behavioral Healthcare, for 41 years. He was Visitation Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church & Faith Lutheran Church both in Cincinnati, OH, Stated Pastor at Norwood English Lutheran Church from 1997-2000, and served several interims in OH, KY and IN. He served as current Pastor for Atonement Lutheran Church at Woodridge Retirement Center in Springdale, OH. Ray earned his BA from Capital University in 1964 and MDiv at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 1967. He was the treasurer for Ohio State Chaplains for 10 years and was a Licensed Professional Counselor. Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at age 74 years. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2015 at Vorhis and Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246. Additional visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1553 Kinney Ave., Mt. Healthy, OH 45231. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations are made to Lutheran World Relief, PO Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21298-9832 USA or http://lwr.org/donate/waystogive Or to Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Office of Development, 2199 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43209 or http://www.tlsohio.edu/friends-alumni/friends/giving-options