Raymond H. Unruh

Raymond H. Unruh, 93, of South Bend, IN passed away Wednesday morning, March 18, 2015  peacefully at his home.  He was born on November 4, 1921 in Baroda, MI to the late Fred and Tina (Zepter) Unruh.  On August 9, 1947 in Hartford, MI, he was united in marriage to the former Dorothy "Dottie" (Congdon) Unruh, who preceded him in death on August 31, 2006.

Mr. Unruh is survived by his daughter, Susan Sumrall of South Bend, IN; son, Gary (Connie) Unruh of South Bend, IN; four grandchildren, David (Kate) Sumrall, Angela (Chris) Grabowski,  Drew (Allie) Sumrall and Adam Sumrall; seven great grandchildren.  He was the youngest of nine siblings who preceded him in death.

Mr. Unruh moved to South Bend in 1985 coming from Berrien Springs, MI.  He was the owner/operator of Unruh's Barber Shop, retiring in 1985 after forty-eight years. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II.   He was a very active long time member of  Christian Center Church, where he served as a senior elder.  He also served on many committees, bible study and prayer groups. Mr. Unruh was very involved in LeSEA Ministries

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 at Christian Center Church, 530 E. Ireland Road, South Bend, IN.  Pastor David Sumrall and Pastor Mark Lantz will officiate.  Military graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.  Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday in the Church.

Contributions in memory of Raymond H. Unruh may be offered to Christian Center Church, 530 E. Ireland Road, South Bend, IN 46614 or Hospice Foundation, in memory of his wife, Dottie Unruh, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com

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