God saw he was getting tired, and a cure was not to be; so he put His arms around him, and whispered, "Come with me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and fade away; Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the Best!

DOYLESTOWN -- Raymond H. Sommers, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2011, after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, family, and friends.

Born on April 27, 1932 in Orrville to Harry and Mary (Horst) Sommers, he was a resident of Doylestown for 54 years. Ray was a retired plumber and had worked at Kunkle Hardware, Waterloo Supply, and Wiese Plumbing. An avid race fan and car owner, he was a permanent fixture at Barberton Speedway for over 55 years.

Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Melvin, Myron, and Ervin Sommers; he is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joann; daughter, Pam Sommers; son, Doug Sommers; grandchildren, Beth (Gabe) Sahadi, Michael and Sheldon Sommers; great-grandchild, Isabella Sahadi; sisters, Esther (Reuben) Kandel, Ruth (Vernice) Bixler, Mary Ellen Stephenson; brother, Dale (Elonet) Sommers; brother in-law, Edward ``Sonny' (Ruth) Hughes; numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Funeral service will be on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Zak-Thacker & Monbarren Funeral Home, 132 N. Portage St., Doylestown, 44230. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Online obituary and guest book are

available http://www.zakmonbarrenfh.com/index.cfm

(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-658-2211)