Raymond Armbrustmacher

Raymond Marvin Armbrustmacher age 83 of Fowler, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI.  Visitation will be held on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.

Raymond was born in Denver, CO on August 28, 1935 the son of Roman and Helen (Brandt) Armbrustmacher.  He was a graduate of Fowler High School with the class of 1954.  Raymond married Janet C. Fox on October 15, 1960 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler, MI.  She passed away on October 6, 2018.

Raymond retired from Simon Brothers Trucking in Fowler after nearly 40 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and mowing his lawn.  Raymond loved attending his grandchildren's events, telling stories and playing cards with them.  He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler and a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters.  Raymond was a past president of the Fowler Conservation Club and a member of the Fowler Athletic Boosters. He resided most of his life in Fowler.

He is survived by 4 children: Jeff and Wendy Armbrustmacher of Fowler, MI; Jill and Glen Feldpausch of Fowler, MI; Ken and Cindy Armbrustmacher of Dewitt, MI; Tim and Cindy Armbrustmacher of Edina, MN; 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers-in-law: Mark Myers, Lee Fox, George and Theresa Fox, David and Rose Fox, 3 sisters-in-law: Ruth Lucas, Kathy Kramer, and Ernestine Fox.  Raymond is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Janet Clara Armbrustmacher, brother Robert Armbrustmacher and sister Linda Myers.

Memorials may be made to Most Holy Trinity Educational Trust Fund or Cure SMA.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI.