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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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Ray was one of a kind. My family and I enjoyed visits with him and my Mom where Ray always had a good story to share about his many life adventures. Ray will be missed but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with Ray’s family and friends.
Yonys Medrano posted a condolence
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Mr. Ray,
It is unfortunate to say that a respectful man not only with a strong and confident character but also a kind soul is no longer with us. Not only do I feel honored and blessed for crossing paths with you, but also thankful with our divine being father. I morn your departure. I know that physically you may no longer be here with us but your memory will forever live within us. I will always remember the times that Kat, Mario and I went to visit you as well as the times that we gathered at Kat’s house, ate dinner and drank wine as a family. I am so thankful for those special times. May the Divine being Father take you in his glorious hands and let you Rest In Peace. You will not be forgotten...you will be missed.
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Abedrissi@gmail.com. posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, August 2, 2020
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You meet Ray, you get to know Ray, you love Ray.
He was a wise, gentle man, a smart but humble man.
He was a good friend, a good respectful listener even when he disagreed. I enjoyed every moment we had together, whether sharing a meal, a glass of wine (which we often did) or having open ended endless discussions about science, politics, current events etc..Of course all that under the loving gaze of Flo who put up with us.
I will miss you Ray, We all are going to miss you.
Visiting Falcons Landing will never be the same without you.
My sincere condolences to Flo and all Ray's entire family.
Abe Drissi
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Phil Goelz posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, July 27, 2020
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He was both my partner and adversary on the court. As a parent he was laissez-faire and my biggest advocate. He was my guide and my biggest critic. He was a good sport and a rabble rouser. He was strict and amusing. He laughed and yelled. He was my teacher and student. He was complex but direct. He was an officer and a gentleman. Ray Goelz was my father.
It is difficult to encapsulate someone like my dad into a few paragraphs because there was so much to the man himself. I’m sure he would say he was lucky throughout life but I think he made his own way and pursued the things he really liked. We shared a love for tennis and I think it bound us together in a special way. He was an audiofile before there was such a thing. He loved his orchids and his roses and just spending hours on end doing this and that in the yard at my childhood home in Fairfax. While we moved around a lot, it is the only home I remember- the blue house at the top of the hill on Robert’s Rd.
My father was from humble beginnings. His father, a carriage builder who immigrated from Germany before WWII and settled in Cincinnati, died young. My Dad found his way through the military, as many young men did in those days. It was a good career and provided for all of us. He was keenly interested in international affairs and kept abreast of the “goings on” in the world and the policies and controversies that have shaped all of our lives until the end.
He loved conversation and, with a good glass of wine in hand, would not hesitate to discuss just about anything. There were many evenings I can remember with him, family and friends where the next morning we all felt that the worlds problems were completely solved! My parents were often the social center of their world. The parties, celebrations and the discussion group sessions were just something they did and did well. Ask anyone who knew them. Fourth of July, Christmas, Easter and New Year’s Eve were all causes to get everyone together for music, food, drink and conversation and everyone came.
It is the end of an era for certain. My father lived a really great and long life here on planet earth. He as much as told me so. I will think of him often. He is my father.
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Steve Floyd posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, July 26, 2020
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Ray was very much a Father figure to me growing up from the age of 10 yo. I met Ray's son, Phil, in the 4th Grade and we spent our youth growing up together. The Goelz home was always a warm, fun, and active place with many dinners, parties, and outdoor activities including tennis matches on their own backyard tennis court. Oh, the yard work chores were to be done first! Ray was an intelligent man, and he modeled to me what a kind and compassionate Father can be. Ray taught me a lot about life, and to treat all people and wildlife with compassion and respect. Ray always treated me with a warm and loving kindness, and I loved him very much. I consider Ray as a second Father to me. Ray was a happy person, and he lived life with a unique and playful enthusiasm, always with a sense of humor. Ray also taught me about the arts, philosophy, and the hobby of music enjoyment with high end audio equipment, and I enjoy this hobby every day. I will be forever grateful for the kindness and friendship Ray so generously extended to me, and we were good friends in our adult lives. My sincere condolences to Ray's family.
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Sunday, July 26, 2020
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Saturday, July 25, 2020
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Ray has been a good friend for many years since my daughter married his son in 1985. We had many good time together when he and Ruth lived in Virginia. We attended many 4th of July gatherings they put together every year. He was alway good competition in Tennis,horseshoes, golf, dinner conversations, etc. Especially remembered was our birthday party gathering by the ladies in our families for our 70th Birthday party ( we were only 1 month apart). I/we will miss him.
Our deepest condolence to all the family Dick and Phyllis Christensen
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Friday, July 24, 2020
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