Ray William McClellan

Ray was born Jan. 24,1935, in Avoka, Michigan, to Maurice and Merle (Meddaugh) McClellan.

In 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Norma Johnston. The couple spent 70 years together. 

Ray is survived by his wife Norma, daughter-in-law: Leona McClellan of Battleground, Washington; children: Randy (Nina) McClellan of Chassell, 

Alan (Rhonda) McClellan of Hancock, Julie (Chuck) Anderson of Ashland, Wisconsin, Jill (Scott) Georges of Rockford, Minnesota, Kevin McClellan of Hancock, Karen (Dennis) Lanctot of Houghton, Aaron McClellan of Williston, North Dakota, and Kimberly (Kirk) Lipka of Marengo, Wisconsin; daughter-in-law: Juanita McClellan Klein of Houghton; 49 grandchildren; 146 great grandchildren; 19 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of Christian friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, one son, Rod McClellan of Battleground, and three grandchildren.

Ray was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Hancock.

Services are scheduled for a viewing from 6 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, and a funeral service on Thursday, March 20, at 11 a.m., with a viewing one hour prior.

To view Ray’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.