Ray D. Shenk, 74, of Lititz, entered into his Heavenly Home on Friday, September 19, 2014. Born in Lititz, he was the husband of Miriam J. (Moyer) Shenk of Lititz, and the son of the late Willis and Mabel (Stauffer) Shenk.

A man of great faith, he loved the Lord Jesus and shared his faith freely. Ray was a member of The Worship Center in Leola where he served for years as an usher and hospital visitation team member. Currently, he was a small group leader. He was also a member of Garden Spot Hunting Club.

Ray was self-employed, selling bulk milk tanks to dairy farmers. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed gardening, travelling, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife of 53 years, he is survived by his children: Daryl Shenk and his wife Krista of Newmanstown; Judy E. Yoder and her husband Millard of Lititz; Bruce D. Shenk and his wife Jodie of Newmanstown; Marjorie A. Spang and her husband Daniel of Elizabethtown; and Merle A. Shenk and his wife Cheree of Cape town, South Africa; 24 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Foreman and her husband Jay of Jersey Shore, PA; and a brother, J. Marvin Shenk and his wife Sue of Lititz. He was preceded in death by his son Dean L. Shenk, and his son Jerry Shenk, daughter-in-law Julia Shenk, and grandchildren Ethan and Ryan Shenk.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at The Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster with Pastor Sam Smucker officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 6 to 8 PM Friday, September 26, 2014 and from 9 to 10 AM Saturday morning. Burial will be in Landis Valley Cemetery.