Raymond F. Molkenthin, Sr., 71, died Sunday, July 3, 2011 at his Lancaster home. He was married to Mary E. Rinier Molkenthin for 51 years last February 5 ^th . He was born in Detroit, MI, to the late Louis E. and Edna Chila Molkenthin.

Ray attended St. Mary's High School, Sharpsburg, PA, and earned his diploma while serving in the US Navy. He served active duty form 1957-1962 and then reserves from 1982-1999, retiring as a Mineman Chief Petty Officer. Ray received the Sailor of the Year Award while in the reserves. He worked as a service technician for the Xerox Corp for 26 years, retiring in 2002.

A devout Catholic, he was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Ray enjoyed going to yard sales, reading, dancing and using his ham radio. He earned his Merchant Marine License. He enjoyed the outdoors through camping, hiking, backpacking the Adirondacks, fly fishing and traveling. Ray especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife Mary are 4 children, Raymond F., Jr. (Cynthia Crockett), Landisville, Terry T. (Laurie Heagy), Millersville, Michelle Meck (Douglas), Manheim and Mary F. Muise (Robert P.), Lancaster; 8 grandchildren and 3 sisters. He was predeceased by a brother.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11AM Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, with The Rev. Michael E. Messner as Celebrant and The Rev. Msgr. Thomas H. Smith as Concelebrant. A Viewing will take place 6-8PM Wednesday at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661