Howard C. Rayle

Continental – Howard C. Rayle, 83, of Continental, died 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Meadows of Kalida.  He was born January 6, 1933 in Continental to the late George E. and Rachel (Spencer) Rayle.  On March 1, 1953 he married Irene Scherer, who survives.

Also surviving is Howard's son:  Howard L. Rayle of Continental.  Howard is preceded in death by a brother:  Marlin D. Rayle.

Howard retired from General Motors, Defiance, where he worked for 32 years.  He attended Christ Lutheran Church, Continental.  He was a member of the Fort Amanda Masonic Lodge, Lima, the Teutonia Mannerchior, Toledo, the Roselm Grange, Roselm and the Ohio State Grange.  Howard was a founding member of the Enzian Band.

The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental with Rev. Rick Jensen officiating.  Burial will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery, Grover Hill.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Continental Food Pantry.  Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.