Raymond E. Hendrickson

Jul 30, 1920 - Feb 7, 2007

Raymond E. Hendrickson, 86, of South Bend, IN passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Ironwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. He retired in 1982 after 40 years of service at Uniroyal Corporation. Raymond was born on July 30, 1920 in Plymouth, IN to Frederick and Esther (Moore) Hendrickson and has been a lifelong area resident. On August 17, 1941 in South Bend, IN he married Frances L. (Leonard) Hendrickson who preceded him in death on February 26, 2006.

Raymond is survived by two daughters, two sons, seven grandchildren, three great grand grandchildren.

A grandson, Philip Rotzien, and one brother, Herbert Hendrickson, preceded in death.

Raymond served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of American Legion #303 and River Park United Methodist Church, South Bend. Raymond was a water safety instructor; volunteer for Meals on Wheels and a regular blood donor. He enjoyed carpentry, fishing and gardening.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend. Nancy Cook, spiritual advisor from Hospice will officiate. A private burial of Raymond's cremated remains will take place at Christie Lake Cemetery, Lawrence, MI, which is near his summer cottage where he enjoyed many special times. Friends may call two hours prior to services on Saturday in the funeral home.

Contributions in memory of Raymond E. Hendrickson may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 922 E. Colfax, South Bend, IN 46617 or to Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

07/14/2025 EJS

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