Raymond Lee Jablonski, age 71 of Wayland, died Monday, June 12.

Ray was a lifelong farmer and loved sharing that way of life with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debbie (Herp) Jablonski; children Sara (Chad) Richmond, Rachel Frazer (fiancé Jim Smallegan), Ben (Tiffany) Jablonski, and Matt Jablonski; 12 grandchildren; sister, Bobbie (Patrick) Bristol; and many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Emily (Fritza) Jablonski and his brother, Joseph Jablonski.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1871 136th Ave., Dorr, with Fr. Christopher Derda celebrant. The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, with Rosary at 4 p.m., at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 4330 18th St., Dorr.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan Mast ALS Foundation, 2500 Waldorf Ct NW, Walker, MI 49544.