Charles Ray Germann

Charles Ray Germann, age 87 of Ripley, Ohio died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at his residence. He was a United States Navy Sea Bee's WWII Veteran, a member of the Courts Fussnecker American Legion Post #367, a tobacco and cattle farmer, a Ripley tobacco warehouse businessman, a director of the Ripley Savings and Loan, an active member of the Ripley Rural Water Board, a member of the Farm Bureau, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of St. Michael Church in Ripley and a member of the Knight's of Columbus. Mr. Germann was born January 1, 1924 near Ripley, Ohio the son of the late Michael and Mary Catherine (Hermann) Germann.

Mr. Germann is survived by his loving wife of sixty one years, Joan Klump Germann; two sisters - Bette Marchese and Dorothy Haitz, both of Ripley, Ohio; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at St. Michael Church in Ripley, Ohio. Rev. Dohrman Byers will be the Celebrant. Visitation will be from 8:30 A.M. to 10:40 A.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, Ohio. Military honors will be provided at the graveside by the Courts Fussnecker American Legion Post #367 of Ripley.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to: The Ripley Life Squad.

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