Raymond P. Balyer, Sr.

RAYMOND P. BALYER, SR., age 82; beloved husband of Jacqueline (nee Leirer) for 59 years; loving father of Ray (Beth), Rita Kolarik, Rachel Schultz (Henry), Ronald (Dora) and Jess Krehel; dearest grandfather of Cassie Kolarik (Todd), Chad Kolarik (Amber), Kaila McKenna (Kirk), Nick Krehel (Rachel), Pamela Megaridis, Ean (Andrea), Kourtney Schultz (Matthew), Jacob (Lana), Alex, Justin Krehel (Shannon), Morgan Schultz and Matthew; great-grandfather of 12; son of the late Adam and Mildred Chojnowski (Casimir); brother of Ronald (Marge), Leonard (Jane) and the late Helen Craft (Alan); loving uncle and dear friend of many; U.S. Army Veteran.  Contributions may be made to St. Rocco Church, 3205 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rocco Church, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Please meet at church. Procession immediately following to Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), MONDAY 4-7 P.M.