W. Ray Hertzler Obituary (1961 - 2021)

Willis Ray Hertzler, 60, a resident of Lovingston, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Consulate Health Care of Norfolk. Mr. Hertzler was born on April 10, 1961 in Williamsburg and was a son of the late Allen Glen Hertzler and Alisa Regina Hilary. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Eastern Mennonite College. He was a member of the Harrisonburg Unitarian Universalist congregation. Ray was a voracious reader and loved sharing his questions and insights about all religions, politics, and philosophy with family and friends. He had eclectic music tastes and loved listening to music and ranked the Beatles as his top group. Ray had a great sense of humor and loved good jokes. He wrote short stories and jokes, two of which were published in the zine "Gibbering Madness" out of Sheffield, England. Surviving are his siblings, Leslie Hertzler (Glenna), Kathryn Seward (Gary), Marie Hertzler, Ashton Hertzler; six nieces and nephews; and four great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hertzler was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Hertzler and a brother-in-law, Brian Maughan. A memorial graveside service will be held on August 13 at 10:00 am at Weavers Mennonite Cemetery with Pastor H. Michael Shenk, III officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Summit House, 1888 Pear St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullefh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.