Raymond George Lake

Raymond George Lake of Nashville, Michigan, passed away September 4, 2017, in Hastings, Michigan. He was born on December 18, 1948 at home in Irving Township, the son of Alfred Austin and Helen Syville (Wilcox) Lake.

He worked for Aluminum Products from 1966-1988, DVK Construction from 1989-1991, Baird's Machine Shop from 1994-2003, and RJK Construction from 2005-2016 when he retired. He married Leslie Cook on October 21, 1978. He enjoyed wood working, working on cars, and was a hard worker who could do anything he put his mind too. He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Helen Lake, and brother William Lake.

He is survived by daughter Julie Lake of Hastings, MI, son, David Lake of Hastings, grandchildren Lillian and Mary Johnson of Hastings, siblings Bob Lake, Lyle Lake and Howard Lake, all of Boyne City, MI, Margaret Mishler of Hastings, Shirley (Ted) Hunt of Boyne City, Jane (Arron) Sherk of Hastings, and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life service at Thornapple Valley Church 2750 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan, 49058, on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with a lunch to follow. Donations may be made to Thornapple Valley Church in Raymond's name. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Services by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan.