Ray L. Orman

Ray L. Orman, 64, of Versailles passed away Sunday, July 4, 2004 at his residence. He was born at Clay City, Indiana on January 21, 1940 the son of Martin and Mary Staley Orman. He was married to Margaret Ruch on June 20, 1962 and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Charlotte Lyn Hart and companion Jody Hensley of Versailles, and Greta Rae Glotzbach and her husband Kelly of Mitchell; grandchildren Matthew and Emily Prarat, Rachel Hensley, Skye, Zane, and Preston Glotzbach; one brother Mark Orman of Clay City; one sister, Linda Lowe and her husband Larry of Clay City. Mr. Orman was a 1958 graduate of Clay City High School. He received his Bachelors degree from Purdue University in 1962 in Agriculture Economics and his Masters Degree from Purdue in 1966 in Agriculture Education. He was general manager of the Ripley County Farm Bureau from 1971 to 1996 and worked for Purdue University as a County Extension Director and educator in Clay and Franklin Counties. Mr. Orman also was a sponsor for the Hassmer Hilltoppers 4H Club in Versailles, a member of the Versailles Lions Club since 1972, a member of the Clay City Church of Christ, and had formerly served on the Ripley County Fair Board and the South Ripley School Board. He also bred and raised Shorthorn cattle and was a member of the Indiana and American Shorthorn Associations. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery near Versailles. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 6 from 4pm to 8pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the donors choice.